Total births
261
Boys' name · since 1914
Kermitt
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 261 babies named Kermitt, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 261
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Kermitt is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 261 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kermitt has been recorded 261 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1973.
- 261 total births
- 1914–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
261 boys have been named Kermitt since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 261
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Kermitt was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
11 babies were named Kermitt in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Kermitt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kermitt's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kermitt at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Kermitt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1973
- Peak year (1929)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Kermitt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Kermitt's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Kermitt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
30 births
- 1920s
1920s
57 births
- 1930s
1930s
51 births
- 1940s
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
30 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 57 births (22% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kermitt? ▼
261 babies have been named Kermitt since 1914. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1929 with 11 births.
When was Kermitt most popular? ▼
Kermitt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
How long has the name Kermitt been used? ▼
Kermitt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 60 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Kermitt? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kerry, Kermit, Kerwin, Kervin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kermitt's data
- Kermitt's decade-level peak was the 1920s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kermitt
Nearby Names Like Kermitt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kermitt
Kerry Boy
#2686 49,969 births
Kermit Boy
16,445 births
Kerwin Boy
#6862 2,470 births
Kervin Boy
#6237 1,513 births
Keron Boy
#12701 970 births
Compare Kermitt side by side: Kermitt vs Kerry Kermitt vs Kermit Kermitt vs Kerwin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kermitt: Baby Name Since 1914 - 261 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kermitt. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kermitt draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.