Kate

Girl's name

Kate is a diminutive of the name Katherine, which is of Greek origin meaning "pure."

Meaning Pure
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 569 Falling
Peak year 2007

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kate Middleton - Duchess of Cambridge
  • Kate Winslet - Actress, Titanic
  • Kate Beckinsale - Actress, Underworld
  • Kate Moss - Supermodel
  • Kate Hudson - Actress, Almost Famous
  • Kate Upton - Model, Sports Illustrated
  • Kate Spade - Fashion designer, Kate Spade New York
  • Kate McKinnon - Comedian, SNL
  • Kate Bush - Singer-songwriter, Wuthering Heights
  • Kate Mara - Actress, House of Cards

Sisters for Kate

Girl names closely related to Kate

Brothers for Kate

Boy names closely related to Kate

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kate

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