Boy · #10,726 in 2026

Diarmuid

Diarmaid is a masculine given name in the Irish language, which has historically been anglicized as Jeremiah or Jeremy, names with which it is etymologically unrelated. The name Dimity might have been used as a feminine English equivalent of the name in Ireland. Earlier forms of the name include Diarmit and Diarmuit. Variations of the name include Diarmait and Diarmuid.

  • Irish
  • Irish Mythology
Current Rank
#10,726
Peak Rank
#10,726 (2013)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2009
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#10726
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Diarmuid

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Diarmaid is a masculine given name in the Irish language, which has historically been anglicized as Jeremiah or Jeremy, names with which it is etymologically unrelated. The name Dimity might have been used as a feminine English equivalent of the name in Ireland. Earlier forms of the name include Diarmit and Diarmuit. Variations of the name include Diarmait and Diarmuid.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Irish
  • Irish Mythology

The Story of Diarmuid

Diarmuid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 6 Diarmuids were born — ranking #10,726 that year. As of 2026, Diarmuid ranks #10,726 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Diarmuids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Diarmuid

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Diarmuid. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Diarmaid
  • Diarmait

Names that sound like Diarmuid

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diarmuid

What does the name Diarmuid mean?
Diarmaid is a masculine given name in the Irish language, which has historically been anglicized as Jeremiah or Jeremy, names with which it is etymologically unrelated. The name Dimity might have been used as a feminine English equivalent of the name in Ireland. Earlier forms of the name include Diarmit and Diarmuit. Variations of the name include Diarmait and Diarmuid.
What is the origin of the name Diarmuid?
Diarmuid has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Irish, Irish Mythology.
How popular is Diarmuid in 2026?
In 2026, Diarmuid ranks #10,726 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Diarmuid most popular?
Diarmuid reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #10,726 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Diarmuid a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Diarmuid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Diarmuid?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Diarmuid include Brann, Channen, Haben. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Diarmuid?
Common variants and related forms of Diarmuid include Diarmaid, Diarmait. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Diarmuid

Diarmuid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Diarmuid's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #10,726. Use the chart and map above to compare Diarmuid'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.