boy's name
Germinal
zhair-mee-NAL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 515
Germinal is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1948, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1901.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Germinal Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Germinal?
In 2006, Germinal was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Germinal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Germinal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Germinal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Germinal
- French zhair-mee-NAL
Sibling Names for Germinal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Germinal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Germinal
Is Germinal a girl's or a boy's name?
Germinal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Germinal?
Germinal has 3 syllables.
When was Germinal most popular?
Germinal peaked in 1948, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.