Kittie
Kittie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kittie is a diminutive of Katherine, a name of ancient Greek origin traditionally associated with purity. It was popular as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is extremely rare as a newborn name, though it retains a vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
2,467 babies in the United States have been named Kittie since 1880. It ranks #3556 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.4 %)
- CA (15.9 %)
- TN (15.9 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- MS (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 434 |
| 1890-1900 | 358 |
| 1900-1910 | 226 |
| 1910-1920 | 264 |
| 1920-1930 | 271 |
| 1930-1940 | 183 |
| 1940-1950 | 235 |
| 1950-1960 | 239 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kittie was regularly given as a full legal name in the late 19th century in the United States.
- It originated as an affectionate short form of Katherine alongside Kitty and Kate.