Girls name · California
Kate in California
Kate was the 587th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 55 babies named Kate that year. Since 1916, California families have named 8,475 babies Kate.
Popularity over time
Kate in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | 379th |
| 1954 | 13 | 745th |
| 1966 | 19 | 736th |
| 1978 | 72 | 360th |
| 1989 | 115 | 368th |
| 2001 | 253 | 183rd |
| 2013 | 226 | 185th |
| 2025 | 55 | 587th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 379th in 1916 to 587th in 2025.
The most babies named Kate in California in a single year was 348, in 2007. Its best showing was 137th among girls names in 2007.
Across the country, Kate reached its best rank of 22nd in Utah (2008). See Kate in every state →
How popular is Kate in California?
Kate was the 587th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 55 babies named Kate that year. Since 1916, California families have named 8,475 babies Kate.
How many babies are named Kate in California?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Kate in California. The most babies named Kate in California in a single year was 348, in 2007.
What is the rank of Kate in California?
Kate ranked 587th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 137th among girls names in 2007.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.