Kit
boy name#1097 in 2025Kit entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #739 in 1890, ranks #1097 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1097
rank today
#739
peak (1890)
195
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #942 |
| 1890s | #903 |
| 1900s | #1440 |
| 1910s | #3207 |
| 1920s | #3148 |
| 1930s | #2947 |
| 1940s | #1087 |
| 1950s | #856 |
| 1960s | #1286 |
| 1970s | #1644 |
| 1980s | #2389 |
| 1990s | #4134 |
| 2000s | #6842 |
| 2010s | #4110 |
| 2020s | #1275 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kit has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Kit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kit alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
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 #1097 among US boy names in 2025, with 195 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kit most popular?
- Kit peaked in 1890, reaching #739 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kit with classmates?
- Kit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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