Kit
Kit: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪt/
Meaning and origin of Kit
- A diminutive of the male given name Christopher.
- A diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related female given names.
- A male given name from Cantonese 傑 /杰 (git⁶).
How popular is Kit?
Since 1880, 2,316 girls and 3,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Kit (37% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1127 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #786 in 1890. In 2025, 403 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Kit
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Kit FAQ
What does the name Kit mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Christopher. A diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related female given names. A male given name from Cantonese 傑 /杰 (git⁶).
How popular is the name Kit?
Since 1880, 2,316 girls and 3,946 boys in the U.S. have been named Kit (37% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1127 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #786 in 1890. In 2025, 403 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kit a boy or girl name?
Kit is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,316 girls and 3,946 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.