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Kitty

Kitty: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkΙͺti/

Meaning and origin of Kitty

  • A diminutive of the female given name Katherine or related names.
  • A generic given name for a cat.

Etymology

Clipping of Katherine and related names + -y (diminutive suffix).

How popular is Kitty?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#355peak rank (1881)
11,657babies since 1880

Since 1880, 11,657 girls in the U.S. have been named Kitty. Its highest rank for girls was #355 in 1881. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025358 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kitty FAQ

What does the name Kitty mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Katherine or related names. A generic given name for a cat. Clipping of Katherine and related names + -y (diminutive suffix).

How popular is the name Kitty?

Since 1880, 11,657 girls in the U.S. have been named Kitty. Its highest rank for girls was #355 in 1881. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Kitty a boy or girl name?

Kitty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,657 girls and 0 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.