Kidd
Meaningyoung goat · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,315 in 1984
5 babies were named Kidd in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kidd you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kidd, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kidd would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKidd first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1984, when it reached #6,315.
- TrendKidd has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Kidd means “young goat”.
About the name Kidd
Kidd is a boy name of English origin meaning “young goat”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-idd”. US birth records list Kidd for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 11 of those 42 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #6,315 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 2,142,857 boys |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 271,493 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kidd
What does the name Kidd mean?
Kidd means “young goat” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kidd?
Kidd has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kidd a boy or girl name?
Kidd is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kidd?
Kidd ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#6,315).