Kate
Meaning: Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #55
Total births: 8,897
History: Kate surged in the 1990s in Australia. Kate Blanchett (Cate) and Kate Winslet dominate screen culture. The name has a strong, direct character — no frills, all substance. Kate represents Australian women who get straight to the point.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2008) | #84 |
| Babies named Kate in 2008 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,897 |
| Peak year | 1981 (435 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #11 |
| Years in records | 1973–2008 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Kate
What does the name Kate mean?
Kate means “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kate?
Kate has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart”.
How popular is Kate in Australia?
Kate ranked #84 in Australia in 2008 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Kate most popular?
Kate peaked in 1981 with 435 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kate a boy or girl name?
Kate is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kates in registered births are female.
Is the name Kate rising or falling in popularity?
Kate has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 2003 to #84 in 2008.
How long has Kate been recorded in Australia?
Kate appears in birth records in Australia across 36 years — from 1973 through 2008.