Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Dermott

Name: Popularity of the name Dermott in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dermott, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,659

Peak Rank

#3,098 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

2006

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3098

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dermott

Dermott first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 8 Dermotts were born — ranking #3,098 that year. As of 2026, Dermott ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Dermotts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dermott

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dermott is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dermot
Drat
Derma
Dermoid
Durmast
Hermit
Termite
Ternate
Dammit
Damnit
Damit
Drit

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dermott

What does the name Dermott mean?

Dermott is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dermott in 2026?

In 2026, Dermott ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dermott most popular?

Dermott reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,098 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dermott most popular?

Dermott has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dermott.

Is Dermott a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dermott is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dermott?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dermott include Heliodoro, Phillipp, Bryne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dermott

Dermott is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Dermott's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,098. Use the chart and map above to compare Dermott's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.