Kitten Name Popularity and Statistics
Kitten is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kitten?
Kitten is spelled K-I-T-T-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kitten Popularity in 1969
Rank#7,471
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 1,662 places to #7,471 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1966.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kitten Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1942 through 1969. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Girls | 5 | #7,471 |
| 1966 | Girls | 6 | #5,809 |
| 1965 | Girls | 5 | #6,539 |
| 1962 | Girls | 6 | #5,860 |
| 1961 | Girls | 5 | #6,567 |
| 1958 | Girls | 5 | #6,103 |
| 1957 | Girls | 5 | #6,086 |
| 1956 | Girls | 5 | #5,952 |
| 1946 | Girls | 7 | #3,994 |
| 1942 | Girls | 5 | #4,622 |
When Was Kitten Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1946 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #3,994
1966 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #5,809
1962 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #5,860
1969 · Girls
5 recorded births
National rank #7,471