Little
girl nameLittle entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3394 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3394
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4552 |
| 1930s | #4121 |
| 1940s | #4111 |
| 1950s | #5182 |
| 1960s | #6067 |
| 1970s | #7518 |
| 1980s | #8956 |
| 1990s | #13194 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Little are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Little alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Little in 2025?
- Little is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Little most popular?
- Little peaked in 1929, reaching #3394 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Little with classmates?
- Little will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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