Kitty
girl nameKitty entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #346 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#346
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #454 |
| 1890s | #520 |
| 1900s | #600 |
| 1910s | #680 |
| 1920s | #693 |
| 1930s | #607 |
| 1940s | #517 |
| 1950s | #575 |
| 1960s | #900 |
| 1970s | #1674 |
| 1980s | #3431 |
| 1990s | #5094 |
| 2000s | #8157 |
| 2010s | #10378 |
| 2020s | #12162 |
Living bearers
About 6,600 people named Kitty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kitty alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kitty in 2025?
- Kitty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kitty most popular?
- Kitty peaked in 1881, reaching #346 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kitty with classmates?
- Kitty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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