How Many People Are Named Kate?
Complete statistics for the name Kate: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kate, a rare female name with origins in Old English, means pure. It's estimated that 1 in 4,731 Americans today are named Kate, totaling around 69,756 people. The majority, 49%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 85,201 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kate Through the Generations
With a total of 85,201 births recorded in the US, Kate has seen its peak popularity in 2007 when 2,550 babies were given this name. As of now, the average age of those named Kate is 44, indicating a younger demographic with 42,119 under 30 and 25,817 aged between 30 and 60. This trend shows that Kate is a name favored by newer generations, with fewer over 60, suggesting a decline in usage among older birth cohorts.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kate
Kate is a feminine given name. It is often a short form of Katherine, Caitlin, and other names.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kate's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Kate
How Many People Have the Name Kate?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 384 people in the United States currently share the name Kate. That works out to roughly 1 in every 863,149 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kate a Common or Rare Name?
Kate 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 Kate Mean?
Kate means "pure" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kate in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kate Most Popular?
The name Kate reached peak popularity in 2007, with 2,550 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 Kate?
Approximately 384 people named Kate live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 384. That works out to roughly 1 in 863,149 Americans.
Is Kate a rare name?
Kate is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 863,149 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kate mean?
Kate means "pure" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Kate more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kate are male and 100% are female.
When was Kate most popular?
Kate peaked in 2007 with 2,550 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.