Kermit

Q: Is Kermit a boy or girl name?

Kermit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23319, and as a girl name it ranks #69955.

Q: How popular is the name Kermit?

Kermit is ranked #23319 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-ERM-iht ]

Boy Name #23,319 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kermit is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ERM-iht.

Parents who love the name Kermit often also consider Lyndel, Freeland, Bevely .

Popularity Over Time

#23,319

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,319
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ker Key Kerie Kermie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Kermit is also used as a girl name, ranked #69955.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kermit

Is Kermit a boy or girl name?

Kermit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23319. As a girl name, it is ranked #69955. Kermit is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kermit?

Kermit is pronounced k-ERM-iht.

How popular is the name Kermit?

Kermit is currently ranked #23319 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kermit?

Common nicknames for Kermit include Ker, Key, Kerie, and Kermie.

Is Kermit a common or rare name?

Kermit is an uncommon name, ranked #23319 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kermit

Kermit is a boy name .

Is Kermit a boy or girl name? Kermit is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,319 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,955. Kermit is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kermit is currently ranked #23,319 in popularity for boy 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.