How Many People Are Named Cate?
Complete statistics for the name Cate: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cate, a very rare female name, is shared by just 1,762 people in the U.S., making up 1 in 187,305 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 152 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with most bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,778 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cate Through the Generations
Cate has been a name on the rise since the late 20th century, reaching its peak in 2008 with 152 births. Since then, it's shown a declining trend, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an average age of 18, Cate is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 1,687 under 30 and only 91 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution underscores its modernity and appeal to contemporary parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cate's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cate
How Many People Have the Name Cate?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,645 people in the United States currently share the name Cate. That works out to roughly 1 in every 71,356 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cate a Common or Rare Name?
Cate is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cate Mean?
Cate means "creative variant of Kate" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cate in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cate Most Popular?
The name Cate reached peak popularity in 2008, with 152 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cate?
Approximately 4,645 people named Cate live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,645. That works out to roughly 1 in 71,356 Americans.
Is Cate a rare name?
Cate is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 71,356 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cate mean?
Cate means "creative variant of Kate" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cate more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cate are male and 100% are female.
When was Cate most popular?
Cate peaked in 2008 with 152 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.