Meaning, origin, history
The name German is of Latin origin and means "from Germany". It is derived from the Old French word "germain", which itself comes from the Germanic word "* Germainaz", meaning "spear-man" or "warrior". The name has been used in various forms throughout history, with notable figures including Germanicus Julius Caesar, a Roman general of the 1st century AD, and Emperor germanicus I (also known as Barbarossa), who ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1138 to 1190. Today, the name German is still used in many countries around the world, although it may be more commonly associated with the Germanic language family rather than the country of Germany itself.
In numbers
Popularity of the name German since 1880
Total births
10,071
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
304 births
in 2023
123
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-2%
→
vs previous 5 years