Kermit
Every Kermit since 1900 — 16,472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kermit
Kermit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,378 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 16,472 American babies have been named Kermit. Its peak came in 1919, when 431 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kermit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kermit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,378 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,639 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,911 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,323 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,138 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,483 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,234 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,293 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,619 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,269 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,044 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,511 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,907 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,837 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,349 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,568 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,330 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,797 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,456 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,060 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,702 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,894 |
| 1980 | — | — | 44 | #1,440 |
| 1975 | — | — | 87 | #888 |
| 1970 | — | — | 119 | #755 |
| 1965 | — | — | 116 | #694 |
| 1960 | — | — | 165 | #610 |
| 1955 | — | — | 187 | #544 |
| 1950 | — | — | 231 | #439 |
| 1945 | — | — | 245 | #381 |
| 1940 | — | — | 300 | #331 |
| 1935 | — | — | 278 | #327 |
| 1930 | — | — | 279 | #333 |
| 1925 | — | — | 303 | #332 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,666 | 382 | #287 |
| 1915 | — | — | 322 | #273 |
| 1910 | — | — | 136 | #193 |
| 1905 | — | — | 37 | #332 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,243 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kermit in 2025?
Kermit ranked #11,378 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kermit?
16,472 babies have been named Kermit in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kermit most popular?
Kermit peaked in 1919, when 431 newborns received the name.
Is Kermit a boy or girl name?
Kermit is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kermit rising or falling?
Kermit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.