Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Kitson

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#12,182 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#12182

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kitson

Kitson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 5 Kitsons were born — ranking #12,182 that year. As of 2026, Kitson ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Kitsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Kitson

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

Kotzen
Kitten
Kissen
Katzen
Kissane
Kitzman
Kison
Gatson
Caisson
Cusson
Cutten
Kesten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitson

What does the name Kitson mean?

Kitson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kitson in 2026?

In 2026, Kitson ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kitson most popular?

Kitson reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #12,182 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Kitson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kitson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kitson include Aaseem, Abdelhamid, Abdulhaadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kitson

Kitson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Kitson's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #12,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Kitson'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.