Kermit
Kermit is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Diarmaid (meaning 'without enemy' or 'free man').
Origin and history
Kermit is a masculine name derived from a Gaelic or Manx surname, originally a variant of MacDermott meaning 'son of Diarmaid'. While relatively well-known in the early-to-mid 20th century in the U.S., its usage dropped significantly in the late 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns and is heavily associated with the famous Muppet character.
Popularity in the United States
16,445 babies in the United States have been named Kermit since 1880. It ranks #920 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
- WV (7.1 %)
- VA (6.7 %)
- MN (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 377 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,687 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,997 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,794 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,654 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,965 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,442 |
| 1970-1980 | 841 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 100 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Kermit
- Kermit Roosevelt: Military Officer, Author
- Kermit Washington: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Kermit Roosevelt, son of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, was a prominent American businessman, soldier, and explorer.
- The name became world-famous following the creation of Kermit the Frog by puppeteer Jim Henson in 1955.