Will my child share the name Cate with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Cate per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cate in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cate becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cate has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 563 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1165 in 2005. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Cate a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cate is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cate a popular baby name in the United States?

Cate does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4096

Cate

Cate is a distinctive choice, ranked #4096 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Cate in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

#4096

About the Name Cate

Cate has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 563 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1165 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Cate is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.