Name meaning & stats
Kaye
Kaye. 11,383 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Kayes are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
11,383 US babies were named Kaye between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kayes end up
Not enough notable Kayes yet, so this uses the spelling family: Kay, Kaye, Kai.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 27 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Medium · 22 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Medium · 17 people |
| Singer | 0.9× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, the Kay family show up 1.7× 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.
Spelling family
1 in 8 Kays spell it Kaye
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)