How Many People Are Named Kitty?

Complete statistics for the name Kitty: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kitty
Very Rare
English

Kitty, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 50,894 Americans today. That's around 6,484 people in the US who go by this moniker. Interestingly, most people named Kitty are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~6,484
Living in US
1 in 50,894
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Playful Independent Loving
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,234
Worldwide Bearers
#15,591
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
867
🇩🇪 Germany
779
🇧🇪 Belgium
618
🇷🇴 Romania
574
🇩🇰 Denmark
546
🇦🇺 Australia
486
🇿🇦 South Africa
479
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇸🇪 Sweden
320
🇳🇿 New Zealand
254

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,484 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
335
Would be under 30 (3%)
1,386
Would be 30–60 (12%)
9,927
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 11,648 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kitty Through the Generations

Kitty peaked in popularity way back in 1947 with 358 births, but it's been on a steady decline since then. Today, the majority of those named Kitty are over 60, with only 335 under-30, showing how much this name is associated with older generations. The average age of someone named Kitty is 80, making it a name that's deeply rooted in the past yet still cherished by many.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 706
Texas 705
Pennsylvania 520
Virginia 518
New York 507
Ohio 400
North Carolina 386
West Virginia 289
Tennessee 287
Illinois 286

⭐ Famous People Named Kitty

Kitty or Kittie is a feminine given name, an English diminutive of Katherine or Irish diminutive of Caitlin and an extension of Kit.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Kitty

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kitty's English roots

📄 About the Name Kitty

How Many People Have the Name Kitty?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,484 people in the United States currently share the name Kitty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,894 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kitty a Common or Rare Name?

Kitty is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kitty in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kitty Most Popular?

The name Kitty reached peak popularity in 1947, with 358 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kitty?

Approximately 6,484 people named Kitty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,648. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,894 Americans.

Is Kitty a rare name?

Kitty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,894 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kitty mean?

The meaning and origin of Kitty are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Kitty more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kitty are male and 100% are female.

When was Kitty most popular?

Kitty peaked in 1947 with 358 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,484
All-Time Births11,648
1 in X1 in 50,894
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1947
World Rank#15,591
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.