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About Kate
Sometimes simplicity speaks loudest, and Kate embodies this truth perfectly. This crisp, clean name needs no elaboration to make its statement. Kate has served as both a standalone name and a nickname for Katherine, Catherine, and variants, but it stands magnificently on its own merit. The name projects confidence, efficiency, and approachability—qualities that serve well in any era. Its single syllable carries surprising weight and authority, making it memorable despite its brevity. Kate has literary connections, royal associations, and contemporary celebrity appeal, spanning centuries of cultural relevance. The name's straightforwardness means no spelling confusion, no pronunciation issues, and no unnecessary complications. It's remarkably versatile, pairing beautifully with virtually any middle name or surname. Kate suits every personality type and every life stage, from a giggling toddler to a CEO. For parents who value clarity, elegance, and timeless appeal without fuss, Kate represents naming at its most refined and essential. Sometimes the perfect choice is also the simplest one.
Popularity of the Name Kate
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #79 | ||||
| 1881 | #86 | ||||
| 1882 | #87 | ||||
| 1883 | #90 | ||||
| 1884 | #87 | ||||
| 1885 | #97 | ||||
| 1886 | #100 | ||||
| 1887 | #102 | ||||
| 1888 | #107 | ||||
| 1889 | #105 | ||||
| 1890 | #116 | ||||
| 1891 | #127 | ||||
| 1892 | #126 | ||||
| 1893 | #132 | ||||
| 1894 | #133 | ||||
| 1895 | #162 | ||||
| 1896 | #154 | ||||
| 1897 | #167 | ||||
| 1898 | #169 | ||||
| 1899 | #188 | ||||
| 1900 | #180 | #89 | |||
| 1901 | #204 | #95 | |||
| 1902 | #200 | #111 | |||
| 1903 | #209 | #99 | |||
| 1904 | #207 | #118 | |||
| 1905 | #234 | #122 | |||
| 1906 | #223 | #129 | |||
| 1907 | #255 | #130 | |||
| 1908 | #251 | #145 | |||
| 1909 | #265 | ||||
| 1910 | #271 | #170 | |||
| 1911 | #264 | ||||
| 1912 | #281 | ||||
| 1913 | #298 | ||||
| 1914 | #297 | #188 | |||
| 1915 | #326 | ||||
| 1916 | #346 | ||||
| 1917 | #351 | ||||
| 1918 | #378 | ||||
| 1919 | #368 | ||||
| 1920 | #415 | #194 | |||
| 1921 | #398 | ||||
| 1922 | #444 | ||||
| 1923 | #458 | ||||
| 1924 | #468 | ||||
| 1925 | #544 | ||||
| 1926 | #548 | ||||
| 1927 | #578 | ||||
| 1928 | #616 | ||||
| 1929 | #624 | ||||
| 1930 | #652 | ||||
| 1931 | #671 | ||||
| 1932 | #689 | ||||
| 1933 | #715 | ||||
| 1934 | #692 | ||||
| 1935 | #636 | ||||
| 1936 | #685 | ||||
| 1937 | #757 | ||||
| 1938 | #706 | ||||
| 1939 | #656 | ||||
| 1940 | #718 | ||||
| 1941 | #672 | ||||
| 1942 | #755 | ||||
| 1943 | #771 | ||||
| 1944 | #810 | ||||
| 1945 | #864 | ||||
| 1946 | #881 | ||||
| 1947 | #791 | ||||
| 1948 | #838 | ||||
| 1949 | #838 | ||||
| 1950 | #856 | ||||
| 1951 | #847 | ||||
| 1952 | #922 | ||||
| 1953 | #866 | ||||
| 1954 | #965 | ||||
| 1955 | #885 | ||||
| 1956 | #969 | ||||
| 1957 | #790 | ||||
| 1958 | #806 | ||||
| 1959 | #775 | #281 | |||
| 1960 | #708 | ||||
| 1961 | #706 | #328 | |||
| 1962 | #698 | ||||
| 1963 | #707 | ||||
| 1964 | #713 | #316 | |||
| 1965 | #690 | ||||
| 1966 | #738 | #340 | #415 | ||
| 1967 | #751 | #248 | |||
| 1968 | #695 | #202 | |||
| 1969 | #663 | #203 | #479 | ||
| 1970 | #598 | #181 | #381 | ||
| 1971 | #682 | #185 | #317 | ||
| 1972 | #611 | #146 | |||
| 1973 | #579 | #97 | #430 | ||
| 1974 | #500 | #76 | #411 | ||
| 1975 | #423 | #68 | #432 | ||
| 1976 | #388 | #69 | #277 | ||
| 1977 | #290 | #66 | #225 | ||
| 1978 | #243 | #38 | #215 | ||
| 1979 | #208 | #25 | #163 | ||
| 1980 | #197 | #21 | #139 | ||
| 1981 | #192 | #24 | #129 | ||
| 1982 | #202 | #26 | #111 | ||
| 1983 | #199 | #22 | #82 | ||
| 1984 | #178 | #20 | #88 | ||
| 1985 | #179 | #17 | #55 | ||
| 1986 | #186 | #25 | #60 | ||
| 1987 | #191 | #17 | #48 | ||
| 1988 | #230 | #19 | #45 | ||
| 1989 | #249 | #21 | #36 | ||
| 1990 | #270 | #18 | #40 | ||
| 1991 | #288 | #21 | #30 | #250 | |
| 1992 | #324 | #15 | #31 | #240 | |
| 1993 | #335 | #15 | #28 | #244 | |
| 1994 | #351 | #20 | #26 | #228 | |
| 1995 | #364 | #20 | #29 | #224 | |
| 1996 | #344 | #17 | #25 | #199 | |
| 1997 | #323 | #68 | #15 | #26 | #201 |
| 1998 | #272 | #67 | #15 | #22 | #164 |
| 1999 | #229 | #74 | #16 | #19 | #163 |
| 2000 | #225 | #78 | #14 | #18 | #123 |
| 2001 | #200 | #83 | #17 | #22 | #130 |
| 2002 | #193 | #76 | #25 | #18 | #112 |
| 2003 | #161 | #70 | #19 | #17 | #101 |
| 2004 | #147 | #90 | #26 | #14 | #97 |
| 2005 | #141 | #107 | #22 | #22 | #87 |
| 2006 | #142 | #100 | #28 | #23 | #69 |
| 2007 | #136 | #117 | #23 | #10 | #77 |
| 2008 | #139 | #147 | #26 | #10 | #70 |
| 2009 | #159 | #171 | #42 | #13 | #90 |
| 2010 | #208 | #191 | #52 | #19 | #110 |
| 2011 | #175 | #241 | #58 | #15 | #95 |
| 2012 | #192 | #260 | #90 | #18 | #106 |
| 2013 | #185 | #255 | #81 | #15 | #88 |
| 2014 | #208 | #301 | #91 | #18 | #93 |
| 2015 | #222 | #312 | #125 | #17 | #96 |
| 2016 | #234 | #365 | #175 | #14 | #98 |
| 2017 | #274 | #379 | #201 | #16 | #108 |
| 2018 | #285 | #447 | #170 | #18 | #110 |
| 2019 | #324 | #443 | #181 | #24 | #161 |
| 2020 | #412 | #488 | #240 | #23 | #220 |
| 2021 | #415 | #537 | #219 | #28 | #238 |
| 2022 | #456 | #545 | #248 | #36 | #261 |
| 2023 | #480 | #775 | #42 | #328 | |
| 2024 | #533 | #859 | #49 | #425 | |
| 2025 | #522 | #825 | #53 | #431 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kate
Names Similar to Kate
Nicknames for Kate
- Katie
- Katy
- Kit
- Kitty
Famous People Named Kate
| Kate Winslet | Renowned British actress |
| Kate Middleton | Duchess of Cambridge |
| Kate Beckinsale | British actress |
| Kate Upton | American model and actress |
| Kate Hudson | American actress |
| Kate Moss | English supermodel |
| Kate Bosworth | American actress |
| Kate Mara | American actress |
| Kate Spade | American fashion designer |
| Kate McKinnon | American actress and comedian |
| Kate Bush | British singer-songwriter |
| Kate Capshaw | American actress |
| Kate Chopin | American author |
| Kate del Castillo | Mexican actress |
| Kate Mulgrew | American actress |
| Kate Walsh | American actress |
| Kate Jackson | American actress |
| Kate Micucci | American actress and comedian |
| Kate Seredy | Hungarian-American author and illustrator |
| Kate Sheppard | New Zealand suffragette and activist |
Characters Named Kate
| Kate Daniels | The Kate Daniels series |
| Kate Monster | Avenue Q |
| Kate Fuller | From Dusk Till Dawn |
| Kate Kane | Batwoman |
| Kate Marsh | Life is Strange |
| Kate Pearson | This Is Us |
| Kate Reed | Fairly Legal |
| Kate Roberts | Days of Our Lives |
| Kate Sanders | Lizzie McGuire |
| Kate Spencer | Manhunter |
| Kate Todd | NCIS |
| Kate Connor | Coronation Street |
| Kate Argent | Teen Wolf |
| Kate McCallister | Home Alone |
| Kate Kavanagh | Fifty Shades of Grey |
| Kate Austen | The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Kate Bishop | Hawkeye - Marvel Cinematic Universe |