Gitty Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGIT-ee / ˈɡɪtiYiddish; Hebrew
Meaning
Yiddish: pure; Hebrew: a diminutive form of names like Gitl
Historical & Cultural Background
Gitty is a name of Yiddish origin, often used in Jewish communities. It is commonly associated with warmth and affection, reflecting the cultural significance of diminutive forms in Yiddish naming traditions. The name may also connect to Hebrew roots, where it serves as a shortened version of longer names. Gitty is primarily used among Jewish families, particularly in the United States and Israel.
Trend Summary
Gitty has seen a modest presence in baby name trends, particularly within Jewish communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gitty
- Gittya
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gitty was first seen in the United States in 1951. Gitty has ranked as high as #1208 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Gitty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gitty (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 124 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 84 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 89 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2010 | 115 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 144 |
| 2018 | 146 |
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 139 |
| 2022 | 151 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 152 |