Kitten Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kitten refers to young cats and signifies their playful and adorable nature.
Meaning of the Name Kitten
Kitten is a name commonly given to young cats. It refers to the playful and adorable nature of kittens. The word 'kitten' originated from the Middle English word 'kitoun', which means 'little cat'. This name is often used as a term of endearment for small and cute animals.
Popularity of the Name Kitten
The popularity for the name Kitten peaked in popularity in the year 1946 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,912 out of 8,684 unique names for that year. Kitten had the most female births in 1946 with 7, which ranked number 3,994 out of 5,686 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kitten
Popularity of Kitten by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kitten. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kitten in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kitten is a great pick!
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