Kitty Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kitty is a diminutive form of Katherine and means 'pure'.
Meaning of the Name Kitty
Kitty is a diminutive form of the name Katherine. It originated in the English language and is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name Katherine has its roots in the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. Kitty represents the affectionate and playful nature associated with cats, hence its popularity as a name for beloved pets.
Popularity of the Name Kitty
The popularity for the name Kitty peaked in popularity in the year 1947 with 358 births, which ranked number 791 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Kitty had the most female births in 1947 with 358, which ranked number 430 out of 6,104 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kitty has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Kitty has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kitty
- 20 Year Trend of Kitty: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kitty: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kitty: -100.00%
Popularity of Kitty by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kitty. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kitty in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kitty is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kitty
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