Kit
Kit is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “Christ-bearer, pure”, pronounced KIT. It ranked #1127 in the United States in 2025, given to 208 babies, and peaked at #1127 in 2025. Common nicknames: Kitty, Kits.
How popular is Kit in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kit mean, and where does it come from?
Kit is the old short form of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, "Christ-bearer" — and equally of Katherine, which is why it has always worked for both sexes. Christopher Marlowe was Kit to his friends; Kit Carson made it an American frontier name; Kit Connor has given it a new audience. Recorded in the United States since 1925, it has never reached the top thousand, and it is rising now with the rest of the short vintage names — Gus, Nell, Ned — that sound like nicknames and are increasingly given outright.
How is Kit used around the world?
Kit is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Kit?
Famous People Named Kit
- Kit Carson — American frontiersman and army officer
- Kit Connor — English actor
- Christopher Marlowe — English playwright, known to his contemporaries as Kit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kit mean?
Kit is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning "Christ-bearer, pure." Kit is the old short form of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, "Christ-bearer" — and equally of Katherine, which is why it has always worked for both sexes. Christopher Marlowe was Kit to his friends; Kit Carson made it an American frontier name; Kit Connor has given it a new audience.
How do you pronounce Kit?
Kit is pronounced KIT. Common variations include Kitt, Christopher, Katherine.
Is Kit a unisex name?
Yes, Kit is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Kitty, Kits.