—2024 rank (unisex)
2024peak year
2,066babies named Kit since 1880
▲ +147%5-year trend
Kit popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Kit mean?
A traditional English diminutive of Christopher, 'bearer of Christ', formed by medieval nickname rhyme; it also served Katherine. Familiar from Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderunisex
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Kit
Same era, same vibe — if you like Kit, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Kits
- Kit Harington, actor
Spellings & variants
ChristopherKatherineKitty
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