Germain
3 countries#969 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Germain was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
32,922 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #969 · peaked in 1912 with 770 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,034 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1972 with 32 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2001–2002 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2001–2002 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Germain’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #526 | — |
| 2004 | #579 | ↓53 |
| 2005 | #586 | ↓7 |
| 2006 | #622 | ↓36 |
| 2007 | #795 | ↓173 |
| 2008 | #685 | ↑110 |
| 2009 | #806 | ↓121 |
| 2010 | #737 | ↑69 |
| 2011 | #826 | ↓89 |
| 2012 | #880 | ↓54 |
| 2013 | #843 | ↑37 |
| 2014 | #908 | ↓65 |
| 2015 | #933 | ↓25 |
| 2016 | #876 | ↑57 |
| 2017 | #961 | ↓85 |
| 2018 | #903 | ↑58 |
| 2019 | #1130 | ↓227 |
| 2020 | #995 | ↑135 |
| 2021 | #1130 | ↓135 |
| 2022 | #969 | ↑161 |
Frequently asked questions about Germain
Is Germain a popular name?
Yes — Germain currently ranks #969 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Germain more common for boys or girls?
Germain is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Germain most popular?
Germain peaked in 1912 in France, with 770 recorded births that year.
Is Germain rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Germain’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #54 in 1900 to #969 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Germain?
At least 33,962 babies have been recorded with the name Germain across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Germain popular in more than one country?
Yes — Germain appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Germain?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Germain include Gautham, Germaine, Gianfranco.
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