Kitty

Kitty is a girl's 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 6 girls in the United States.

Kitty at a glance

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

About the name Kitty

Kitty 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, Kitty first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #355 in 1881, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 11,657 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kitty in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#355 in 1881
Peak year
1947
Babies named Kitty in 2024
6
Total since 1880
11,657

Kitty in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#189 in 2009
Babies named Kitty in 2025
23
Total since 1996
3,714

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kitty mean?

The meaning of Kitty 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 Kitty a boy or girl name?

Kitty is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kitty?

Kitty comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kitty?

Kitty first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #355 in 1881, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].