Holding steady.
Popularity of Kermitt since 1914
Babies named Kermitt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kermitt is a rare American variant of the Irish surname Kermit, which itself comes from the Gaelic Mac Diarmada. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1914, and its peak usage came in 1932, when it was given to a small number of newborn boys. Over the following decades, its use declined sharply, and it has become an uncommon choice in the 21st century. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, with no significant revival. Despite its rarity, Kermitt carries a distinctive sound and a connection to Irish heritage through its root in the surname Mac Dermott. Unlike its more famous variant Kermit, which gained mid-century recognition from the Muppets character, the double-t spelling has remained an obscure choice seldom seen outside of family lines.
Kermitt is a variant of Kermit, itself an anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Dermott (Mac Diarmada), meaning 'son of Dermot'. The personal name Dermot (Diarmait) is of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'free from envy' or 'little dark one'. The spelling Kermitt was introduced in the United States and is a rare variation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kerm, Mitt
Variants: Kermit
Sibling names for Kermitt
Names that share Kermitt's style, for a brother or sister.
