Dermot
A boy's name of Irish origin with 482 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Irish.
Dermot is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, the anglicized form of the Irish Diarmait or Diarmuid, meaning 'without envy' or 'freeman,' from di- (without) and airmit (envy, ill-will). Diarmuid was one of the great heroes of Irish mythology, renowned for his handsomeness and warrior skill.
Dermot is a name with deep Irish literary and mythological resonance. The tragic love story of Diarmuid and Gráinne is one of the great tales of Celtic literature, while Dermot Morgan, creator of the TV comedy Father Ted, gave the name a modern comedic brilliance.
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Dermot is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Irish naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Dermot creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dermot has 57+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | #10888 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 61 | #9746 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 98 | #7729 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 39 | #8247 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #6493 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 72 | #3725 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 105 | #2785 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 58 | #2869 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 10 | #3632 | — |
| 1920s | 10 | #4225 | — |
| 1910s | 11 | #3979 | — |
The Story of Dermot
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Dermot is a Gen X staple. Boys named Dermot are most likely born between 1959 and 1979.
How rare is Dermot?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dermot is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 105 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dermot by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Dermot per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(57 years, 1917–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | #9186 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12590 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11105 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11104 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8308 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12532 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7171 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11074 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7682 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8995 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11346 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7835 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5991 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8169 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7248 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6645 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5963 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7836 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5451 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10802 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–2022