German
Pronunciation: [ j-ERM-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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German first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 5 babies have been named German in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, German is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,927 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,927
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name German
German is a girl name .
Is German a boy or girl name? German is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,927 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,652. German is more commonly used as a boy name.
German is currently ranked #56,927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for German include Ger, Germ, Germy, Germie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of German include Germany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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