Cate

Girl name

Cate has been given to 1,789 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,789

Peak year

2008 (152 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1980

10-year trend

▼ -81%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cate — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kategirl

86,076 babies since 1880

Cadeboy

34,918 babies since 1953

Tateboy

28,955 babies since 1912

Caseboy

9,926 babies since 1959

Caleboy

8,291 babies since 1917

Nateboy

4,791 babies since 1880

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Neenagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cate?

Cate has been given to 1,789 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cate peak?

Cate peaked in 2008, when 152 babies were given the name.

Is Cate a girl or boy name?

Cate is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cate are girls).

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