Kit
A diminutive of the male given name Christopher.
Every Kit since 1880 — 6,262 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kit
Kit is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,103 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,262 American babies have been named Kit — about 63% boys and 37% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 403 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 208 | #1,127 | 195 | #1,103 |
| 2024 | 189 | #1,239 | 185 | #1,143 |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,573 | 182 | #1,152 |
| 2022 | 166 | #1,384 | 137 | #1,371 |
| 2021 | 105 | #1,892 | 130 | #1,416 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,209 | 114 | #1,493 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,366 | 101 | #1,629 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,924 | 87 | #1,771 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,277 | 67 | #2,079 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,589 | 59 | #2,264 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,925 | 40 | #2,944 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,163 | 21 | #4,630 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,824 | 12 | #6,846 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,640 | 16 | #5,616 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,710 | 13 | #6,435 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,988 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,724 | 12 | #7,052 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,642 | 10 | #8,035 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,607 | 8 | #9,383 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,180 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,459 | 12 | #6,451 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,511 | 16 | #5,142 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,018 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,869 | 7 | #8,986 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,718 | 22 | #3,794 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,378 | 13 | #5,464 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,777 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,118 | 18 | #3,397 |
| 1985 | — | — | 25 | #2,201 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,847 | 27 | #2,030 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,779 | 29 | #1,732 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,368 | 24 | #1,824 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,334 | 42 | #1,178 |
| 1960 | 38 | #1,842 | 39 | #1,260 |
| 1955 | 46 | #1,503 | 86 | #787 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,816 | 67 | #831 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,608 | 28 | #1,257 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,859 | 20 | #1,547 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,463 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,448 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,401 | 5 | #4,589 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,362 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,955 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #786 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #996 |
Famous people named Kit
- Kit Carson Military personnel · 1809–1868
- Kit Harington Actor · b. 1986
- Kit Bond Politician · b. 1939
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kit mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Christopher.
How popular is the name Kit in 2025?
Kit ranked #1,103 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kit?
6,262 babies have been named Kit in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kit most popular?
Kit peaked in 2025, when 403 newborns received the name.
Is Kit a boy or girl name?
Kit is used for both: about 37% of babies named Kit have been girls and 63% boys.
Is the name Kit rising or falling?
Kit is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kit?
Well-known people named Kit include Kit Carson (military personnel), Kit Harington (actor), Kit Bond (politician).