Little Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLIT-ul / ˈlɪt.əlEnglish
Meaning
small one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Little is derived from the English word for small or little. It has been used as a surname and occasionally as a given name. In some contexts, it may reflect a familial or affectionate term. The use of such descriptive names was common in English-speaking cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Little is uncommon as a given name in the U.S.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Little was first seen in the United States in 1883. Little has ranked as high as #1046 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Little has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Little (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |