Kate

Pronunciation: [ k-AYT ]

Boy Name #27,200 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kate is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYT.

Parents who love the name Kate often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,200
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kato #2796

Also a Girl Name

Kate is also used as a girl name, ranked #535.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kate

Is Kate a boy or girl name?

Kate is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27200. As a girl name, it is ranked #535. Kate is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kate?

Kate is pronounced k-AYT.

How popular is the name Kate?

Kate is currently ranked #27200 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kate a common or rare name?

Kate is an uncommon name, ranked #27200 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kate

Kate is a boy name .

Is Kate a boy or girl name? Kate is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,200 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #535. Kate is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kate is currently ranked #27,200 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kate include Kato . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.