Total births
160
Unisex name · since 1974
Kito
Kito has 160 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 160
- total births
- 1974–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
160 boys have been named Kito since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kito has been recorded 160 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2017.
- 160 total births
- 1974–2017 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
160 boys have been named Kito since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2017.
- 160
- total births
- 1974–2017
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Kito was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
22 babies were named Kito in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kito's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kito splits its recorded history at 1991: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kito at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Kito popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2017
- Peak year (1977)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Kito popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1974 (Kito as girls' name)
Kito by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kito's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Kito births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
90 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 90 births (56% of all-time use).
Kito by state
Where Kito concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 6.3% |
| #2 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 3.1% |
California share of Kito's total US births 6.3%
Even split
10 of 160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kito? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 160 babies named Kito. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 22 births.
When was Kito most popular? ▼
Kito was most popular in the 1970s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kito most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kito are California (10 births), District of Columbia (5 births).
Is Kito a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kito is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 160 births, and as a girl's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Kito been used? ▼
Kito has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 44 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Kito? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kit, Kitt, Kitai, Kitwana, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kito's data
- Kito's decade-level peak was the 1970s (90 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kitos (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kito
Nearby Names Like Kito
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kito
Kit Boy
#1141 3,946 births
Kitt Boy
#3412 284 births
Kitai Boy
#6160 282 births
Kitwana Boy
16 births
Kitson Boy
#13682 10 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kito: Baby Name Since 1974 - 160 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kito. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kito draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.