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The name German peaked for girls at #14264 in 1993. German is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name German is a boy's name meaning "warrior".

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German might seem like an unlikely occupant of the Top 1000 list, unless you realize that it's a Spanish name, with the accent on the second syllable. It's been on the U.S. list since 1973.

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The name German is currently ranked #944 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #582 in 1991. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in GERMAN, GERMAN, and GERMAN. German is occasionally used for girls in 1993.

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