Girls name · Illinois
Kate in Illinois
Kate was the 692nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Kate that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 3,397 babies Kate.
Popularity over time
Kate in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 368th |
| 1943 | 5 | 737th |
| 1964 | 11 | 701st |
| 1976 | 27 | 407th |
| 1989 | 46 | 273rd |
| 2001 | 92 | 174th |
| 2013 | 63 | 203rd |
| 2025 | 14 | 692nd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 368th in 1911 to 692nd in 2025.
The most babies named Kate in Illinois in a single year was 123, in 2005. Its best showing was 115th among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Kate reached its best rank of 22nd in Utah (2008). See Kate in every state →
How popular is Kate in Illinois?
Kate was the 692nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Kate that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 3,397 babies Kate.
How many babies are named Kate in Illinois?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Kate in Illinois. The most babies named Kate in Illinois in a single year was 123, in 2005.
What is the rank of Kate in Illinois?
Kate ranked 692nd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 115th among girls names in 2005.
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.