Kitty Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KIT-ee //ˈkɪti//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Diminutive of Katherine; Latin: Pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kitty is derived from the diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. The etymology of Aikaterine is uncertain, but it is often linked to the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." The name made its way into Latin as "Catherina" and later into Old French as "Catherine," from which the English form Katherine emerged.

The diminutive Kitty evolved as a familiar or affectionate form of Katherine, particularly in English-speaking cultures, by the late Middle Ages. Historically, the name Katherine has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who became a symbol of wisdom and learning.

The name gained further prominence through the royal lineage, as several queens and princesses in Europe were named Catherine, including Catherine of Aragon in the 16th century. The name's enduring presence in literature and religious texts, including its mention in the King James Bible, has contributed to its cultural significance.

Culturally, Kitty has often been associated with qualities of warmth and affection, reflecting the nature of its use as a diminutive. The name has appeared in various literary works, enhancing its resonance in popular culture.

Additionally, Kitty has been used in various contexts, from children's literature to character names in novels, which has helped maintain its charm and familiarity over the centuries. The name's simplicity and endearing quality have allowed it to persist as a beloved choice in many English-speaking communities.

Famous people named Kitty

In this section, you will find notable people named Kitty. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kitty who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kitty who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Kitty Wells is a country music singer best known for It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels, Heartbreak USA, and Release Me.

Kitty Pryde is a fictional superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe, best known as a member of the X-Men.

Kitty O'Neil is a stuntwoman and racer best known for her work in films and setting speed records.

Fictional characters named Kitty

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Kitty Pryde is a fictional character from the comic book series X-Men. She is a mutant with the ability to phase through solid objects, playing a crucial role in the X-Men team.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kitty, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KatieKiraKylieKendraKatherineKelsey

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kitty. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KiraCathyLilyMollyNinaTillyDaisyPenny

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kitty was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Kitty has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Kitty has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kitty is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kitty was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kitty.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 6 6
2023 6 6
2020 10 10
2019 7 7
2018 6 6
2017 12 12
2016 7 7
2015 10 10
2014 14 14
2013 15 15
2012 10 10
2011 11 11
2010 11 11
2009 8 8
2008 15 15
2007 11 11
2006 14 14
2005 16 16
2004 23 23
2003 12 12
2002 11 11
2001 17 17
2000 16 16
1999 26 26
1998 18 18
1997 23 23
1996 20 20
1995 21 21
1994 9 9
1993 23 23
1992 16 16
1991 30 30
1990 21 21
1989 16 16
1988 29 29
1987 18 18
1986 24 24
1985 23 23
1984 23 23
1983 28 28
1982 27 27
1981 48 48
1980 43 43
1979 54 54
1978 57 57
1977 62 62
1976 42 42
1975 42 42
1974 62 62
1973 65 65
1972 66 66
1971 68 68
1970 84 84
1969 73 73
1968 77 77
1967 88 88
1966 126 126
1965 127 127
1964 169 169
1963 186 186
1962 235 235
1961 231 231
1960 263 263
1959 311 311
1958 357 357
1957 261 261
1956 277 277
1955 269 269
1954 220 220
1953 209 209
1952 193 193
1951 228 228
1950 228 228
1949 238 238
1948 288 288
1947 358 358
1946 294 294
1945 210 210
1944 174 174
1943 182 182
1942 169 169
1941 172 172
1940 150 150
1939 121 121
1938 136 136
1937 106 106
1936 105 105
1935 130 130
1934 123 123
1933 121 121
1932 126 126
1931 123 123
1930 114 114
1929 119 119
1928 122 122
1927 117 117
1926 127 127
1925 127 127
1924 127 127
1923 107 107
1922 95 95
1921 83 83
1920 85 85
1919 89 89
1918 97 97
1917 91 91
1916 89 89
1915 105 105
1914 81 81
1913 58 58
1912 55 55
1911 48 48
1910 46 46
1909 41 41
1908 32 32
1907 38 38
1906 37 37
1905 33 33
1904 23 23
1903 29 29
1902 39 39
1901 32 32
1900 39 39
1899 25 25
1898 37 37
1897 30 30
1896 35 35
1895 30 30
1894 29 29
1893 31 31
1892 29 29
1891 29 29
1890 27 27
1889 28 28
1888 28 28
1887 33 33
1886 31 31
1885 18 18
1884 16 16
1883 16 16
1882 19 19
1881 22 22
1880 9 9

Top States for Kitty (2014)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 8
100%