Kate is a distinctive choice, ranked #1302 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kate in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1302
US Rank #535
About the Name Kate
Kate has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 531 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #59 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Kate is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #535, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kate
Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Kate per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kate in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kate has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 531 places in the last five years. Its peak was #59 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Kate is more popular in the US (#535) than in the UK (#1302). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kate include: Kate Walsh (actress) — Kathleen Erin Walsh is an American actress and businesswoman.; Kate McCartney — Kate McCartney is an Australian comedian, writer, actor and illustrator.; Kate Garraway — Kathryn Mary Draper-Garraway is an English broadcaster and journalist..
Kate ranks #535 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
25
UK babies named Kate (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 531 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kate
Likely around 1 other Kate in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kate
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kate McCartney is an Australian comedian, writer, actor and illustrator. She is a frequent collaborator with Kate McLennan, which has led to their being dubbed the Kates.
Kathryn Mary Draper-Garraway is an English broadcaster and journalist. In the 1990s, Garraway was a journalist for ITV News Central and later a co-presenter of ITV News Meridian.
KATE is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk and oldies format. Licensed to Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, the station serves the Albert Lea–Austin area.
Kathleen Sue Spielberg, known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American retired actress, producer and painter. She is best known for her portrayal of Willie Scott in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, directed by her eventual husband, Steven Spielberg.