Kitten
girl nameKitten entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #3994 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#3994
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4308 |
| 1950s | #6047 |
| 1960s | #6449 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kitten are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kitten alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kitten in 2025?
- Kitten is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kitten most popular?
- Kitten peaked in 1946, reaching #3994 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kitten with classmates?
- Kitten will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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