Kate
Peaked at #79 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Kate has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kate — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#79
in 1880
Current rank
#535
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Kate was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #79), with 299 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #208 (2014) to #535 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Kate ranks #535 nationally for girls, with 569 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #535 | 569 |
| 2023 | #478 | 640 |
| 2022 | #455 | 695 |
| 2021 | #414 | 758 |
| 2020 | #411 | 765 |
| 2019 | #324 | 989 |
| 2018 | #285 | 1,163 |
| 2017 | #274 | 1,170 |
Kate — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1228
in 1902
Last ranked
#12401
in 2005
Years tracked
13
1902–2005
Trend
Falling
Kate was already at its most popular for boys in 1902 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1228), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Kate hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #12401.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #12,401 | 5 |
| 2004 | #7,877 | 9 |
| 2001 | #8,766 | 7 |
| 1989 | #5,008 | 10 |
| 1987 | #7,571 | 5 |
| 1986 | #4,005 | 11 |
| 1985 | #6,173 | 6 |
| 1984 | #6,841 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kate most popular?
Kate was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #79 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kate becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kate?
At least 85,500 babies have been recorded with the name Kate in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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