Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Kermit
//ˈkɜrmɪt//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19196 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kermit's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kermit's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kermit |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 17 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 19 |
| 1905 | 37 |
| 1906 | 39 |
| 1907 | 34 |
| 1908 | 58 |
| 1909 | 139 |
| 1910 | 136 |
| 1911 | 89 |
| 1912 | 170 |
| 1913 | 207 |
| 1914 | 406 |
| 1915 | 322 |
| 1916 | 263 |
| 1917 | 264 |
| 1918 | 409 |
| 1919 | 431 |
| 1920 | 388 |
| 1921 | 329 |
| 1922 | 309 |
| 1923 | 292 |
| 1924 | 276 |
| 1925 | 303 |
| 1926 | 313 |
| 1927 | 283 |
| 1928 | 241 |
| 1929 | 275 |
| 1930 | 279 |
| 1931 | 252 |
| 1932 | 269 |
| 1933 | 267 |
| 1934 | 269 |
| 1935 | 278 |
| 1936 | 302 |
| 1937 | 295 |
| 1938 | 299 |
| 1939 | 284 |
| 1940 | 300 |
| 1941 | 271 |
| 1942 | 294 |
| 1943 | 328 |
| 1944 | 250 |
| 1945 | 244 |
| 1946 | 244 |
| 1947 | 286 |
| 1948 | 209 |
| 1949 | 233 |
| 1950 | 231 |
| 1951 | 233 |
| 1952 | 214 |
| 1953 | 228 |
| 1954 | 220 |
| 1955 | 187 |
| 1956 | 183 |
| 1957 | 171 |
| 1958 | 149 |
| 1959 | 149 |
| 1960 | 165 |
| 1961 | 187 |
| 1962 | 170 |
| 1963 | 165 |
| 1964 | 175 |
| 1965 | 116 |
| 1966 | 110 |
| 1967 | 122 |
| 1968 | 116 |
| 1969 | 116 |
| 1970 | 120 |
| 1971 | 93 |
| 1972 | 99 |
| 1973 | 84 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 88 |
| 1976 | 84 |
| 1977 | 66 |
| 1978 | 76 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Kermit through the decades
- Kermit peaked in 1919, when 431 babies were named Kermit in the US.
- The 1920s were Kermit's strongest decade, averaging 301 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2022), use of Kermit has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.