How Many People Are Named Kaye?
Complete statistics for the name Kaye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaye is a very rare female name, with only 9,124 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 36,170 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1947 with 547 births, and now it's considered a classic, stable choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 74All 13,688 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaye Through the Generations
Kaye has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1947 when 547 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kaye are over 60, with 86% falling into this age bracket. This reflects a significant skew towards older generations, with only 348 individuals under 30, compared to 1,526 aged between 30 and 60, and 11,814 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kaye
Kaye is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Kaye Abad, Filipino-American actress Kaye Adams (presenter), British television presenter Kaye Ballard, American actress who has appeared on Broadway and on television Kaye Bell, American jockey Kaye Coppoolse, Dutch footballer Kaye Dacus, American author Kaye Darveniza, Australian politician Kaye Don, Irish speedboat racer Kaye Elhardt, American actress Kaye Forster, British weather presenter Kaye Gibbons, American author Kaye Hall, American competition swimmer Kaye Kory, American politician Kaye Stevens, American actress and…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaye
How Many People Have the Name Kaye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,244 people in the United States currently share the name Kaye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,205 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kaye a Common or Rare Name?
Kaye 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 Kaye Mean?
Kaye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaye in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kaye Most Popular?
The name Kaye reached peak popularity in 1947, with 547 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 Kaye?
Approximately 8,244 people named Kaye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,244. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,205 Americans.
Is Kaye a rare name?
Kaye is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,205 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaye mean?
Kaye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kaye are male and 99% are female.
When was Kaye most popular?
Kaye peaked in 1947 with 547 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.