Jermaine is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jermaine in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
About the Name Jermaine
Jermaine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 368 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #428 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jermaine is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jermaine
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Jermaine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jermaine in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jermaine has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 368 places in the last five years. Its peak was #428 in 2003. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jermaine is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Jermaine include: Jermaine Crawford — Jermaine Crawford is an American actor best known for appearing on the HBO original series The Wire as Dukie Weems.; Jermaine McEwen — Jermaine McEwen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.; Jermaine Wiggins — Jermaine Wiggins is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL)..
Jermaine does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Jermaines in the wild.
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UK babies named Jermaine (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 368 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jermaine
Likely around 1 other Jermaine in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Jermaine
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jermaine Crawford is an American actor best known for appearing on the HBO original series The Wire as Dukie Weems. He is a second cousin to fellow The Wire cast member and actor Tristan Wilds.
Jermaine McEwen is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. Known for his powerful runs and defensive capabilities, McEwen has quickly established himself as one of the Knights' emerging stars.
Jermaine Wiggins is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1999.
Jermaine Curtis Johnson II is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles, where he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Jermaine Demetrius Burton is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide before being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.