Boy · #3,930 in 2026

Kermith

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

Current Rank

#3,930

Peak Rank

#3,741 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1965

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#3741

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kermith

Kermith first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 6 Kermiths were born — ranking #3,741 that year. As of 2026, Kermith ranks #3,930 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Kermiths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Kermith

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

Kermit
Cometh
Crith
Kermis
Kerma
Kenneth
Cruth
Keneth
Kennith
Crowth
Kermes
Krauth

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kermith

What does the name Kermith mean?

Kermith is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kermith in 2026?

In 2026, Kermith ranks #3,930 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kermith most popular?

Kermith reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,741 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kermith a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kermith?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kermith include Domer, Luella, Willburn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kermith

Kermith is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Kermith's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,741. Use the chart and map above to compare Kermith'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.