German
boy name#1539 in 2025German entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #581 in 1991, ranks #1539 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1539
rank today
#581
peak (1991)
112
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #943 |
| 1900s | #1150 |
| 1910s | #2107 |
| 1920s | #2539 |
| 1930s | #2656 |
| 1940s | #2457 |
| 1950s | #1780 |
| 1960s | #1312 |
| 1970s | #961 |
| 1980s | #797 |
| 1990s | #665 |
| 2000s | #800 |
| 2010s | #1175 |
| 2020s | #1511 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, German has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 9,600 people named German are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical German alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name German in 2025?
- German ranks #1539 among US boy names in 2025, with 112 babies given the name.
- When was the name German most popular?
- German peaked in 1991, reaching #581 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name German with classmates?
- German will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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