German
2 countries#1539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when German was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,295 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #1539 · peaked in 1991 with 304 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Arizona, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
28 births recorded 1965–2014 · peaked in 1971 with 6 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
German’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #847 | — |
| 2007 | #919 | ↓72 |
| 2008 | #861 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #945 | ↓84 |
| 2010 | #1036 | ↓91 |
| 2011 | #1178 | ↓142 |
| 2012 | #1111 | ↑67 |
| 2013 | #1192 | ↓81 |
| 2014 | #1166 | ↑26 |
| 2015 | #1190 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #1130 | ↑60 |
| 2017 | #1207 | ↓77 |
| 2018 | #1181 | ↑26 |
| 2019 | #1354 | ↓173 |
| 2020 | #1423 | ↓69 |
| 2021 | #1529 | ↓106 |
| 2022 | #1457 | ↑72 |
| 2023 | #1465 | ↓8 |
| 2024 | #1650 | ↓185 |
| 2025 | #1539 | ↑111 |
Frequently asked questions about German
Is German a popular name?
Yes — German currently ranks #1539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is German more common for boys or girls?
German is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was German most popular?
German peaked in 1991 in United States, with 304 recorded births that year.
Is German rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, German’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #1539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named German?
At least 10,323 babies have been recorded with the name German across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is German popular in more than one country?
Yes — German appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to German?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to German include Adnan, Eason, Monty.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to German in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.