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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kit — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kisyn|Kita
English◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kit

◈

KIT · 1 syllables

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Boy
#1150
→ Stable
Boy
#1150
Popularity score: 29
→ Stable
Peak
#1150 in 2024
5yr
+2 ranks
Velocity
+2
Birth frequency
5.1 per 100,000 births
Girl
#1240
Popularity score: 28
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1240 in 2024
5yr
+332 ranks
Velocity
+332
Birth frequency
5.2 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1150 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kit

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1150

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1240 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Kit

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1240

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
UnisexModernShort-formNickname1-syllableContemporaryPlayfulGender-neutralEnglish originCasualStandalone
Character
quick witnimble spiritresourceful natureadventurous heartclever independence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kits

creativeexpressiveauthenticinnovativededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Kit is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1150 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1150 · rare
Kit at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Christopher (Greek: bearer of Christ) or Katherine (Greek: pure). Often used as a standalone name with independent appeal.
Language root:English · Middle English
Peak rank:#1150 in 2024
5yr change:+2 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1150 · Girl #1240
Notable bearers
Kit Harington
Actor (Game of Thrones)
Kit Connor
Actor (Heartstopper)
Kit Pyman
Dancer and choreographer
Kit Williamson
Writer and actor
Similar Sound
KipKiteKinKisKim◈
Similar Style
Wren◈River◈Scout◈Rory◈Quinn◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kit
Rory◈Wren◈Scout◈River◈Sage◈IvyEmmett◈Stellan◈
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Wren◈
Celtic · #1025
↓ Declining
River◈
English · #112
→ Stable
Scout◈
English · #1486
↓ Fading
Rory◈
Irish · #226
→ Stable
Quinn◈
Irish · #497
↓ Declining
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kit illustration
Name Intelligence
Kit · Overview
Summary

Kit is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1150 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 66/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kit scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Whimsical character
Kit carries a cool, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kit.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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