34,406births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1912Peak · France
#1023France 2025
Germain is a boy name family recorded 34,406 times in 6 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in France (#1023 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1912, at 141.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Germain
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germain | French | 33,000 | 🇫🇷 France | #1023 | 1912 | ▼ 2 % |
| Germain | French | 1,034 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1972 | ▲ 31 % |
| Germain | French | 199 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1072 | 1996 | new |
| Germain | French | 80 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 1981 | – |
| Germain | French | 47 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1940 | – |
| Germain | French | 46 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1931 | – |
Questions about Germain
How popular is the name Germain?
In 2025 it ranked #1023 in France. Official registers record 34,406 births across 6 countries.
When was Germain most popular?
It peaked in France in 1912, at 141.8 births per 100,000.
Is Germain a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Germain is a boy name.