Girl nameCurrently #5,034 in the USFalling
Cate
//ˈkeɪt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20084 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cate's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cate's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cate |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2004 | 111 |
| 2005 | 118 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 118 |
| 2008 | 152 |
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Cate through the decades
- Cate peaked in 2008, when 152 babies were named Cate in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cate has fallen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cate currently ranks #5,034 in the US and is cooling off.