NAME PROFILE
Kit
Kit is an English name derived from the Greek name Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ.' It has a modern, friendly sound and evokes a sense of adventure and creativity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,262 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 51%TX — 17%UT — 14%MI — 9%OH — 9%
Notable People
Kit Harington (Actor, *Game of Thrones*) · Kit Carson (Frontiersman and explorer) · Kit Williams (Artist and author) · Kit Kat (Popular chocolate bar) · Kit Malthouse (British politician)
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