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Germaine
GirlMeaning of Germaine: Latin: 'sprout or bud'
Germaine is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7564th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7564
13 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
10,274
First recorded 1895 · peak 1972
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
23% boys · 77% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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