How Many People Are Named Kae?
Complete statistics for the name Kae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kae is a very rare female name, with only 541 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 610,543 Americans. The majority of those named Kae are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 753 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kae Through the Generations
Kae has seen its peak popularity in 1953 when 26 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with most of the current bearers being around 68 years old. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 80% of people named Kae being over 60, indicating a strong connection to mid-century naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kae's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kae
How Many People Have the Name Kae?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 200 people in the United States currently share the name Kae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,657,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kae a Common or Rare Name?
Kae is classified as Very 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 Kae Mean?
Kae means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kae in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kae Most Popular?
The name Kae reached peak popularity in 1953, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kae?
Approximately 200 people named Kae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 200. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,657,246 Americans.
Is Kae a rare name?
Kae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,657,246 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kae mean?
Kae means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kae more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kae are male and 100% are female.
When was Kae most popular?
Kae peaked in 1953 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.