Feminine dossier · first seen 1980
Cate
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2008
Peak era
2008
Peak births
152
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Cate
How many people are named Cate?
An estimated 1,765 living Americans are named Cate.
How rare is Cate?
Cate is very rare among babies today, with 11 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.8% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Cate?
The median age of a living American named Cate is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 22 years old.
Is Cate still popular?
Not especially. Cate has been declining since its 2008 peak and registered 11 births in 2025.
1980Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
92.8%
2025
11
All-time
1,789