Cate
Cate: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cate
- A diminutive of the female given name Catherine.
How popular is Cate?
Since 1880, 1,789 girls in the U.S. have been named Cate. Its highest rank for girls was #1529 in 2008. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cate FAQ
What does the name Cate mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Catherine.
How popular is the name Cate?
Since 1880, 1,789 girls in the U.S. have been named Cate. Its highest rank for girls was #1529 in 2008. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cate a boy or girl name?
Cate is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,789 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.