Kit
Kit is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure, deriving historically from Katherine.
Origin and history
Kit originated as a traditional English diminutive for names such as Katherine and Christopher, but it is now increasingly used as an independent name. For females, it is most often linked to Katherine, which carries the etymological meaning of 'pure'. In contemporary U.S. usage, it functions as a chic, minimalist option.
Popularity in the United States
2,316 babies in the United States have been named Kit since 1880. It ranks #3661 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1277.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- UT (12.7 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- MN (4.6 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 14 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 401 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 55 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 885 |
Famous people named Kit
- Kit Hoover: Television host, Journalist
Fun facts
- The popular American Girl historical character Kit Kittredge brought significant awareness to Kit as a female given name.
- Kit has been recorded as a casual pet form for both male and female traditional names since the Middle Ages.