Chermaine is of French origin, derived from the Germanic word 'carmen', which means 'song' or 'poem'. It is a variant spelling of Charmaine, and like its predecessor, it conveys a sense of charm and grace. The name was popularized during the 20th century, often used as an alternative to more traditional names like Germaine or Carmeline.
"Chermaine was quite popular as a baby girl name in the 1970s and early 1980s, with peaks in 1972, 1974-75, and again in 1976. After 1983, it started to decline until it became quite uncommon by the mid-1980s. However, there were a few resurgences in popularity in the early 1990s."