Germaine
- Pronunciation
- [Ger-maine]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Loud Of Voice
- Origin
- Celtic
Germaine Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,904 baby girls have been named Germaine. The name peaked in 1928 with 203 US births that year (rank #480).
Top States for Germaine
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Germaine births are: Wisconsin (648), Massachusetts (544), New York (515).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Germaine
If you like Germaine's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
8-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Germaine's exact length and starting letter: Gaarwine, Gabriela, Gabriele, Gabriell, Gabrielo.
Quick Facts About Germaine
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germain | German | Male | French |
| Germana | From Germany | Female | French |
| Jermain | Brotherly. Variant Of Germaine. Singer Jermaine Jackson. | Male | English |
| Jermane | Brotherly. Variant Of Germaine. Singer Jermaine Jackson. | Male | English |
| Jermayne | Brotherly. Variant Of Germaine. Singer Jermaine Jackson. | Male | English |
Famous People Named Germaine
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Germaine.
- Germaine Greer is an acclaimed Australian author and academician.
- Germaine Tailleferre was the only female member in the musical band Les Six.
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Compare Germaine to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Germaine against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).