Kermit
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
16,467 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1919 Peak Popularity Year
431 Peak Births

Kermit Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Kermit is an Irish name meaning 'free man' or 'poet', originating from the Old Irish 'Cearbhall'. The name has evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly because of its association with Kermit the Frog. It carries connotations of friendliness and whimsy, with no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kermit"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɜːrmɪt/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

The name Kermit is derived from the Irish name 'Cearbhall', which means 'free man' or 'poet'. It is often associated with the Irish word 'cairde', meaning 'friend'.

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Meaning

free man, poet, friend

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Language Evolution

Cearbhall (Old Irish), Kermitt (Middle English), Kermit (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Kermit gained popularity in the early 20th century, largely due to the character Kermit the Frog, created by Jim Henson in the 1950s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kerm, Kermy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Kermit is often viewed as a whimsical and friendly name, largely due to its association with the beloved Muppet character.

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Famous People

Kermit the Frog (fictional character), Kermit Roosevelt II (American politician)

📊 Kermit Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Kermit Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 431 peak births in 1919

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 35 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Kermit" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kermit"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Kermit"

"Kermit" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 304th of 7545 5,539
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 340th of 6773 4,992
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 537th of 7552 3,799
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 847th of 10718 1,466
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2363rd of 16616 435
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 7113th of 24088 155
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 12223rd of 23106 48
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6523rd of 9107 22
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5

Regional Popularity of "Kermit" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
15.89%
225th/1416
25.24%
348th/1379
12.21%
289th/2366
52.63%
601st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
18.63%
288th/1546
23.71%
369th/1556
12.88%
303rd/2353
39.75%
615th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
22.63%
504th/2227
23.29%
566th/2430
16.58%
473rd/2853
24.58%
682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
31.05%
912th/2937
33.85%
1179th/3483
20.38%
717th/3518
30.71%
1242nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 43.30%
2249th/5194
63.94%
4039th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Kermit" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kermit"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Kermit" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Kermit" in the United States

The name Kermit is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kermit has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kermit' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 304th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 340th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 537th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2363rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7113th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12223rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6523rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Kermit' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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