Kay
Peaked at #70 nationally in 1941, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Kay has been recorded 96% of the time for girls and 4% of the time for boys.
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Kay — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#70
in 1941
Current rank
#3912
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Kay reached its peak popularity for girls in 1941, ranking #70 nationally with 3,538 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2870 (2014) to #3912 (2024) — a 27% drop.
As of 2024, Kay ranks #3912 nationally for girls, with 38 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,912 | 38 |
| 2023 | #3,345 | 48 |
| 2022 | #3,391 | 47 |
| 2021 | #3,643 | 42 |
| 2020 | #3,577 | 42 |
| 2019 | #3,583 | 43 |
| 2018 | #2,722 | 63 |
| 2017 | #3,175 | 51 |
Kay — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#448
in 1934
Current rank
#6303
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Kay reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #448 nationally with 159 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11439 (2014) to #6303 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Kay ranks #6303 nationally for boys, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,303 | 14 |
| 2023 | #6,713 | 13 |
| 2022 | #8,042 | 10 |
| 2021 | #8,511 | 9 |
| 2020 | #7,804 | 10 |
| 2019 | #10,299 | 7 |
| 2018 | #11,489 | 6 |
| 2017 | #9,289 | 8 |
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 Kay most popular?
Kay was most popular in 1941, when it ranked #70 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kay becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kay?
At least 102,497 babies have been recorded with the name Kay in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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