Kermit
Boy name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningson of Diarmaid · Irish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #175 in 1909
6 babies were named Kermit in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kermit you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kermit, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kermit would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKermit first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #175. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Irish, Kermit means “son of Diarmaid”. Our records link it to Celtic, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Kermit
Kermit is a boy name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “son of Diarmaid”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-mit”. US birth records list Kermit for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 120 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #175 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 261 | 3,837 boys |
| 1910s | 430 | 2,327 boys |
| 1920s | 272 | 3,671 boys |
| 1930s | 264 | 3,781 boys |
| 1940s | 184 | 5,434 boys |
| 1950s | 98 | 10,174 boys |
| 1960s | 74 | 13,472 boys |
| 1970s | 51 | 19,666 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 54,466 boys |
| 1990s | 9.0 | 110,619 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 298,507 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
Other spellings of Kermit
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Kermit
What does the name Kermit mean?
Kermit means “son of Diarmaid” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Kermit?
Kermit has Celtic, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Kermit a boy or girl name?
Kermit is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kermit?
Kermit ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#175).