German

Pronunciation: [ j-ERM-uhn ]

Girl Name #56,927 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

German is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-ERM-uhn.

Parents who love the name German often also consider Gertrude, Georgia, Genevieve .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #56,927
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Germany #4403

Nicknames

Ger Gey Gerie Germie

Also a Boy Name

German is also used as a boy name, ranked #1652.

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Similar Names

Gertrude Georgia Genevieve Georgie Georgiana Gertie Geneva George

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Frequently Asked Questions About German

Is German a boy or girl name?

German is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #56927. As a boy name, it is ranked #1652. German is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce German?

German is pronounced j-ERM-uhn.

How popular is the name German?

German is currently ranked #56927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for German?

Common nicknames for German include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Germie.

Is German a common or rare name?

German is an uncommon name, ranked #56927 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Gey, Gerie, and Germie. 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.