Kit
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Wood; forest; from the woodland
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest)
Popularity: Ranked #1127 in 2025 with 208 babies born.
History: Kit has been used in America since colonial times — Kit Carson was a legendary frontier scout. The name surged in the 2020s as gender-neutral short names gained popularity. Kit represents American frontier spirit in its most compact form.
Similar names: kitt, kitty, keita, keith, keity, kita, kitai, krith
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Kit? About 1 in 8,259 babies born in 2025 were named Kit, or roughly 1.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kit
What does the name Kit mean?
Kit means “Wood; forest; from the woodland” from Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kit?
Kit has Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wood; forest; from the woodland”.
How popular is Kit?
Kit ranked #1125 in 2025 — given to 208 babies that year.
When was Kit most popular?
Kit peaked in 2025 with 208 babies registered that year.
Is Kit a boy or girl name?
Kit is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 63% of Kits are boys and 37% are girls.
Is the name Kit rising or falling in popularity?
Kit has risen 1078 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2203 in 2020 to #1125 in 2025.
How long has Kit been recorded?
Kit appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1880 through 2025.