Kermit
Pronunciation: [ k-ERM-iht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kermit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,931 babies have been named Kermit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kermit is past its peak , currently ranked #23,319 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,319
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kermit is also used as a girl name, ranked #69955.
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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, Kerm, Kermy, Kermie, Key, Keie, and Kerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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