Kit: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KIT · 1 syllable
A given name from Cantonese / (git6).
- Origin
- Chinese
- Pronunciation
- KIT
- US babies a year
- about 367 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Kit?
About 367 US babies a year were named Kit in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 762% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| England & Wales | #195 |
| Scotland | #372 |
| Ireland | #452 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Kit?
Half of US adults named Kit are older than 63; most are between 26 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kit
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Kit
How do you pronounce Kit?
Kit is pronounced KIT.
How popular is the name Kit?
About 367 US babies a year were named Kit in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 762% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Kit?
Half of US adults named Kit are older than 63. Most are between 26 and 81.