How old is someone named Germaine?
The average Germaine is 54 years old.
Half of all living Germaines are between 43 and 67.
When was Germaine popular?
Parents have been choosing Germaine less often since its peak in 1972; 13 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 230 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,028 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,644 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,354 | 280 |
| 1940s | 809 | 450 |
| 1950s | 882 | 690 |
| 1960s | 946 | 830 |
| 1970s | 1,532 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 795 | 750 |
| 1990s | 488 | 470 |
| 2000s | 308 | 300 |
| 2010s | 173 | 170 |
| 2020s | 58 | under 100 |
How many Germaines are still alive?
About 5,400 Germaines are alive in the US today. That's 53% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Germaine since 1895.
Roughly half of all Germaines ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Germaine?
About one in three living Germaines are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Germaine an old name?
Yes. Germaine is older than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Germaine a boy or girl name?
Both. 59% of living Germaines are women and 41% are men.
The women average 64 and the men 39.
Names the same age as Germaine
NAME TWIN
Germaine's name twin is Consuelo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Consuelo's age curve is the closest match to Germaine's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Germaine
How old is the average Germaine?
The average Germaine in the US is 54 years old. The median is 54, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Germaine?
About 5,400 Germaines are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1895.
When was the name Germaine most popular?
In 1972, when about 250 baby boys were named Germaine.
Is Germaine a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 34% of living Germaines, but the name spans several generations.
Is Germaine a boy or girl name?
Both. 59% of living Germaines are women and 41% are men. The women average 64 and the men 39.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this