Kit
- Pronunciation
- [Kit]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Nickname For Christopher. Frontiersman Kit Carson.
- Origin
- English
Kit Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,748 baby boys have been named Kit. The name peaked in 2024 with 182 US births that year (rank #1150). In 2024, ranked #1150 nationally.
Top States for Kit
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kit births are: California (380), Texas (96), Utah (54).
Other English-Origin Names Like Kit
If you like Kit's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
3-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kit's exact length and starting letter: Kai, Kaj, Kam, Kat, Kay.
Quick Facts About Kit
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Compare Kit to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kit against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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