Little
Little is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small in size or younger.
Origin and history
Little originated as an English descriptive surname indicating a person of small stature or a younger family member. Historically used as a rare given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was often passed down as a family name. In contemporary times, it is extremely rare as a first name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,573 babies in the United States have been named Little since 1880. It ranks #3174 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (46.7 %)
- MS (19 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- AL (9.5 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 124 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 140 |
| 1940-1950 | 161 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The surname Little originally developed in Middle English as a nickname for someone of small stature or to distinguish a son from his father.
- In the United States, Little reached its peak historical usage as a given name for boys in the late 19th century.