Young goat or child
Originally an English occupational surname for a goat herd or a nickname for a frisky person, derived from the Middle English 'kidde'. It eventually transitioned into a rare given name, often associated with youthful energy or maritime history.
Less common today
Kidd isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,450 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Infamous Scottish privateer known as Captain Kidd
American football player and coach
Lead character and band leader in the animated series · Kidd Video
