Kate: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure name, crisp and timeless.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #411
- Peak
- #79 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kate Means
Kate is a girl name of English origin. A pure name, crisp and timeless.
How Popular Kate Is
Kate currently ranks #411 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #79 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Kate
- Kate broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #79 in 1880.
- Kate is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Kate has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Kate is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Kate
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kate
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kate.
Questions About Kate
What does Kate mean?
Kate is a girl name of English origin. A pure name, crisp and timeless.
How popular is Kate?
Kate currently ranks #411 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #79 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Kate come from?
Kate comes from English roots. Kate broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #79 in 1880.
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