US Popularity:26835
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Kid, young goat; Dimunitive of Christopher
Kidd is a masculine name of Scottish origin, meaning “kid” and “young goat,“ and likely a nickname for Christopher. The surname belonged to the infamous Scottish pirate, Captain William Kidd, whose hidden fortune inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Kidd may have been an occupational name for those who kept goats, making it a cute option if baby is an animal lover. But if you see baby’s future sailing the briny deep searching for the world’s greatest mysteries, Kidd is well-suited for your little swashbuckler.

How Popular Is The Name Kidd?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kidd is currently #26835 in U.S. births
Boy:Kidd is currently #13061 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#13061
in 2025
- 1376
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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