What is the origin of the name Kate?

Kate is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kate?

In 2023, 569 babies were named Kate in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kate is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 569 ↘

All-Time Total: 77,158

Peak Year: 2007

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

Girl names closely related to Kate

Emery Elaine Stevie Adelynn Adaline Adelyn Ellie Avery

Boy names closely related to Kate

Jett Royce Jax Luke Rex Zayden Pierce Zane

Names with similar meaning to Kate

Cailyn Caitlin Caitlyn Caitlynn Cara Caren Carin Carina

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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