Name meaning & stats
Kate
Kate (English origin). 72,040 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Kates are 1.5× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Katherine.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
72,040 US babies were named Kate between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kates end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 113 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 89 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | High · 48 people |
| Journalist | 1.5× | High · 45 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Kates show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kate has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Kate is the main spelling
- Kate 97%
- Cate 2%
- Katee 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)