Kit

Kit is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 370 babies in the United States.

Kit at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kit

Kit belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kit first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 5,855 babies since 1880, including 370 in 2024.

Kit in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Kit in 2024
370
Total since 1880
5,855

Kit in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Kit in 2025
421
Total since 1996
4,043

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kit mean?

The meaning of Kit is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kit a boy or girl name?

Kit is a unisex name. In 2024, 370 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kit?

Kit comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kit?

Kit is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 5,855 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].