How old is someone named Kit?
The average Kit is 32 years old.
Half of all living Kits are between 4 and 63. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Kits are much younger than 32.
When was Kit popular?
Most of the Kits in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 43 | 0 |
| 1920s | 104 | 0 |
| 1930s | 76 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 615 | 300 |
| 1950s | 1,127 | 790 |
| 1960s | 599 | 500 |
| 1970s | 422 | 380 |
| 1980s | 326 | 310 |
| 1990s | 187 | 180 |
| 2000s | 172 | 170 |
| 2010s | 735 | 730 |
| 2020s | 1,828 | 1,800 |
How many Kits are still alive?
About 5,200 Kits are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 6,300 babies named Kit since 1880.
Most Kits ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Kit?
About half of living Kits are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Kit an old name?
Somewhat. Kit is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kit will be 23 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Kits make up more of the total.
Is Kit a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Kits are women and 60% are men.
The women average 29 and the men 34.
Names the same age as Kit
NAME TWIN
Kit's name twin is Theodore. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Theodore's age curve is the closest match to Kit's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Kit
How old is the average Kit?
The average Kit in the US is 32 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kit?
About 5,200 Kits are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,300 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Kit most popular?
In 2025, when about 400 baby girls were named Kit.
Is Kit a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 48% of living Kits, but the name spans several generations.
Is Kit a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Kits are women and 60% are men. The women average 29 and the men 34.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this