Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Kidd

Name: Popularity of the name Kidd in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kidd, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#8,914 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+17%

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8914

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kidd

Kidd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 8 Kidds were born — ranking #8,914 that year. As of 2026, Kidd ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 62 Kidds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kidd

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kidd is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kid
Kidde
Kyd
Cud
Cudd
Kud
Kaede
Could
Code
Cod
Cade
Cad

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kidd

What does the name Kidd mean?

Kidd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kidd in 2026?

In 2026, Kidd ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kidd most popular?

Kidd reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,914 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kidd a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kidd is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kidd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kidd include Carmi, Florin, Nelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kidd

Kidd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Kidd's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Kidd's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.