Girls name · California
Kate in California
As of 2025, Kate was the #587 most common girls name in California, drawn from 55 births that year. Its total reaches 8,475 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1916.
Popularity over time
Kate in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | #379 |
| 1954 | 13 | #745 |
| 1966 | 19 | #736 |
| 1978 | 72 | #360 |
| 1989 | 115 | #368 |
| 2001 | 253 | #183 |
| 2013 | 226 | #185 |
| 2025 | 55 | #587 |
Rank swung between #137 (2007) and #1082 (1958) in California, from #379 in 1916 to #587 in 2025.
Kate had its most births in California in 2007, when 348 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #137, in 2007.
Its highest rank in any state was #22, in Utah in 2008. See Kate in every state →
How popular is Kate in California?
As of 2025, Kate was the #587 most common girls name in California, drawn from 55 births that year. Its total reaches 8,475 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1916.
How many babies are named Kate in California?
55 Kate babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Kate in California?
Kate ranked #587 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.