How Many People Are Named Dermot?

Complete statistics for the name Dermot: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dermot
Very Rare
Irish

Dermot, an Irish name meaning 'sure fighter', is very rare in the US with only 410 people bearing it, making up 1 in 804,458 Americans. The oldest among them are over 60, but surprisingly, nearly half are under 30.

~410
Living in US
1 in 804,458
Americans
1969
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sure fighter
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,126
Worldwide Bearers
#35,059
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
13,452
🇬🇧 England
3,091
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
2,183
🇺🇸 United States
1,412
🇨🇦 Canada
530
🇯🇲 Jamaica
267
🇦🇺 Australia
255
🇬🇧 Scotland
162
🇿🇦 South Africa
98
🇬🇧 Wales
88

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
410 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
195
Would be under 30 (40%)
138
Would be 30–60 (29%)
149
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 482 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1969

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
71
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dermot Through the Generations

Dermot has seen its highest popularity in the late 1960s when 16 babies were given this name in a single year. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, though it remains a modern choice for some parents. Today, 40% of people named Dermot are under 30, while 29% are between 30 and 60, and 31% are over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 46

✨ Similar Names to Dermot

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dermot's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Dermot

How Many People Have the Name Dermot?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 410 people in the United States currently share the name Dermot. That works out to roughly 1 in every 804,458 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dermot a Common or Rare Name?

Dermot is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dermot Mean?

Dermot means "sure fighter" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dermot in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dermot Most Popular?

The name Dermot reached peak popularity in 1969, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dermot?

Approximately 410 people named Dermot live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 482. That works out to roughly 1 in 804,458 Americans.

Is Dermot a rare name?

Dermot is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 804,458 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dermot mean?

Dermot means "sure fighter" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Dermot more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dermot are male and 0% are female.

When was Dermot most popular?

Dermot peaked in 1969 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US410
All-Time Births482
1 in X1 in 804,458
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1969
World Rank#35,059
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.