How Many People Are Named German?

10,181

people in the United States are named German

1 in 32,904 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2735

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0030%

Of US population

Peak Year

1991

304 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: kher-MAN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Spanish form of GERMANUS.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.9 years old

Young (<30) 6,004
59%
Adult (30–60) 3,425
33.6%
Senior (>60) 752
7.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,394
Texas 1,625
New York 762
Arizona 495
Florida 396
Illinois 372
New Jersey 202
North Carolina 111
Georgia 95
Virginia 63

💡 Fun Facts About "German"

  • 102 babies were named German in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1991
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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