Kermit
Pronunciation: [ k-ERM-iht ]
Kermit is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,955 in the US, popular nicknames include Ker, Key, and Kerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kermit is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ERM-iht.
Parents who love the name Kermit often also consider Lorrain, Loys, Wladyslawa .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,955
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Kermit is also used as a boy name, ranked #23319.
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About the Name Kermit
Kermit is a girl name .
Is Kermit a boy or girl name? Kermit is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,955 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,319. Kermit is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kermit is currently ranked #69,955 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kermit include Ker, Key, Kerie, and Kermie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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