Holding steady.
Popularity of Kittie since 1880
Babies named Kittie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1889, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kittie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 434 |
| 1890s | 358 |
| 1900s | 226 |
| 1910s | 264 |
| 1920s | 271 |
| 1930s | 183 |
| 1940s | 235 |
| 1950s | 239 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kittie is a vintage diminutive of Katherine, first recorded in 1880 when it reached its peak rank. Though it never placed among the top names, it has a nostalgic charm reminiscent of the late 19th century. The name has remained stable in obscurity, never experiencing a notable revival. It shares the 'ie' ending popular in its era, like Nellie and Tillie.
Kittie is a diminutive and pet form of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name was popularized in the English-speaking world via Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Kittie emerged as a standalone given name in the 19th century, often used as a familiar variant of Kitty.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kit
Sibling names for Kittie
Names that share Kittie's style, for a brother or sister.
