Kit is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12963 in 1997 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 208 births ranking #1127. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 290,110 girls born was named Kit. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kit is a compact, lively short form best known from the Christopher family, so it often carries that wider meaning line. In modern use it is chosen just as much for its crisp simplicity as for its historical background.
The name has a surprisingly long history as a nickname and now also works as a stand-alone given name. It feels literary, light, and slightly adventurous.