Kit
girl name#1125 in 2025Kit entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #1125 in 2025, ranks #1125 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1925–2025
#1125
rank today
#1125
peak (2025)
208
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4250 |
| 1930s | #3491 |
| 1940s | #2172 |
| 1950s | #1644 |
| 1960s | #2982 |
| 1970s | #5902 |
| 1980s | #7282 |
| 1990s | #12324 |
| 2000s | #13639 |
| 2010s | #6080 |
| 2020s | #1566 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kit has been most popular in CA, UT, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Kit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kit is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kit in 2025?
- Kit ranks #1125 among US girl names in 2025, with 208 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kit most popular?
- Kit peaked in 2025, reaching #1125 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kit with classmates?
- Kit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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