Dermott
Boy name · English · Hebrew · Irish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,097 in 1961
0 babies were named Dermott in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dermott you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryDermott first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1961, when it reached #3,097.
About the name Dermott
Dermott is a boy name of English, Hebrew and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ott”. US birth records list Dermott for boys from 1961 to 2006, in 3 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #3,097 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2006, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,285,714 boys |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,413,793 boys |
Other spellings of Dermott
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dermott
What is the origin of the name Dermott?
Dermott has English, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dermott a boy or girl name?
Dermott is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dermott?
Dermott is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #3,097 in 1961.