How Many People Are Named Kit?

5,855

people in the United States are named Kit

1 in 57,216 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3782

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

370 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KIT
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Diminutive of CHRISTOPHER or KATHERINE. A notable bearer was Kit Carson (1809-1868), an American frontiersman and explorer.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
36.0%
Male
64.0%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 40.8 years old

Young (<30) 2,425
41.4%
Adult (30–60) 1,140
19.5%
Senior (>60) 2,290
39.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 593
Texas 145
Utah 127
Ohio 67
Michigan 63
Illinois 46
Pennsylvania 46
Washington 45
Colorado 44
North Carolina 41

💡 Fun Facts About "Kit"

  • 370 babies were named Kit in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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