Kit is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Kit means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Kit across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Kit has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Kit is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “bearer of Christ, or pure”. A pet form of Christopher or Katherine.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 6,262 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 3,703 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 132 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 15 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 44 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Kit per year, England & Wales (1996 to 2025). England & Wales peaked in 2025 (421/yr) · United States peaked in 2025 (403/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2025 (18/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2018 (8/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2021 (7/yr).
Kit is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #1,369 nationally (given to 849 babies that year).
Kate · Kittie · Katy · Kitty · Kati
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