boy's name
Jermyn
JER-min (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 52
Jermyn is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1976, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jermyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Jermyn?
In 1984, Jermyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jermyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jermyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jermyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jermyn
- English JER-min
Sibling Names for Jermyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jermyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jermyn
How popular is the name Jermyn?
In 1984, Jermyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jermyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jermyn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jermyn?
Jermyn has 2 syllables.
When was Jermyn most popular?
Jermyn peaked in 1976, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.