Kermit
Peaked at #175 nationally in 1909, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Kermit has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kermit — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3197
in 1912
Last ranked
#5018
in 1943
Years tracked
5
1912–1943
Trend
Stable
Kermit was already at its most popular for girls in 1912 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3197), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Kermit hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1943, when it stood at #5018.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | #5,018 | 5 |
| 1921 | #4,779 | 6 |
| 1920 | #4,666 | 6 |
| 1914 | #3,914 | 5 |
| 1912 | #3,197 | 5 |
Kermit — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#175
in 1909
Last ranked
#11632
in 2022
Years tracked
119
1900–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1900, Kermit reached its peak popularity for boys in 1909, ranking #175 nationally with 139 babies given the name that year.
Kermit hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #11632.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #11,632 | 6 |
| 2018 | #7,908 | 10 |
| 2017 | #13,317 | 5 |
| 2015 | #10,137 | 7 |
| 2014 | #6,482 | 13 |
| 2013 | #10,231 | 7 |
| 2012 | #10,291 | 7 |
| 2011 | #11,616 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kermit most popular?
Kermit was most popular in 1909, when it ranked #175 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kermit becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kermit?
At least 16,467 babies have been recorded with the name Kermit in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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