Kate: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAYT · 1 syllable
From English Kate.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAYT
- US rank (2025)
- #520
- US babies a year
- about 669 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Literary
How popular is Kate?
Kate was the #520 name in the US in 2025, given to 576 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #520 |
| England & Wales | #771 |
| Scotland | #313 |
| Northern Ireland | #71 |
| Ireland | #52 |
| Canada | #541 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Kate?
Half of US adults named Kate are older than 33; most are between 18 and 61. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Kate
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Kate have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Bronte
- Ned
- Lorcan
- Nan
- Honor
- Emma
Names like Kate
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Kate
How do you pronounce Kate?
Kate is pronounced KAYT.
How popular is the name Kate?
Kate was the #520 name in the US in 2025, given to 576 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Kate?
Half of US adults named Kate are older than 33. Most are between 18 and 61.