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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dermot — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Derlin|Deron
IrishBoy→ Stable

Dermot

DER-mut · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9186 in 2022

Peak: #9186 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9186 in 2022

Peak: #9186 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #9186 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticOld Irish RootClassicBoy2-syllableStrongGroundedHeritageTraditional
Character
fierce determinationnatural leadershipprotective loyaltybold courageirish pride
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dermots

principledsteadfastengageddedicatedpolitical
STRONG
High confidence

Dermot is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Dermot at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Diarmait', meaning 'free man' or 'without injunction'. Associated with early Irish legend and nobility.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#9186 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Dermot O'Brien
Irish politician
Dermot Kennedy
Irish singer-songwriter
Similar Sound
DermotDamonDeclan◈DesmondDarrenDarian◈
Similar Style
Ronan◈Finn◈LiamCillian◈SeamusEamon
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dermot
SiobhanRoisínMaeveNiamhCormacEoin
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→ Stable
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→ Stable
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↑↑ Surging
Seamus
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↓ Declining
Eamon
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dermot · Overview
Summary

Dermot is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic character
Dermot carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dermot.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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