Kidd

♂ Boy

Pronounced KID /ˈkɪd/Medium

Meaning: From the English word and surname Kidd, tied to 'kid' (a young goat) or a nickname. As a given name it reads bold and modern; a word/surname name we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A punchy word-name: Kidd ties to 'kid', a young goat, and an English surname (said 'KID').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word and surname Kidd, tied to 'kid' (a young goat) or a nickname. As a given name it reads bold and modern; a word/surname name we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13061 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kidd is an English surname and word name tied to 'kid', a young goat, or to a personal nickname. It appears as a bold, one-beat given name. A word/surname name we note. A crisp one-beat pick (said 'KID').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and word-style.

Did you know? Kidd comes from the English word and surname tied to 'kid', a young goat; as a given name it reads bold and modern — a word/surname name we note (said 'KID').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Kidd — English word/surname 'young goat'

Variations

KidKidde

Nicknames

Kid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kidd mean?

Kidd is an English word and surname tied to 'kid', a young goat, or a nickname.

How do you pronounce Kidd?

It's said KID /ˈkɪd/ - one syllable.

Is Kidd a boy or girl name?

Kidd is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kidd?

Kidd is a very rare name in the U.S.