Kaye
3 countries#6325 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaye was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,707 births recorded 1901–2025 · currently #6325 · peaked in 1947 with 547 births
Most common in: Michigan, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
216 births recorded 1974–2011 · peaked in 1981 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
132 births recorded 1974–2003 · peaked in 1981 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
84 births recorded 1996–2011 · peaked in 1998 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaye’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8715 | — |
| 2007 | #11630 | ↓2915 |
| 2008 | #8529 | ↑3101 |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↓5175 |
| 2010 | #9790 | ↑3914 |
| 2011 | #16764 | ↓6974 |
| 2012 | #10429 | ↑6335 |
| 2013 | #10235 | ↑194 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↑106 |
| 2015 | #7266 | ↑2863 |
| 2016 | #11781 | ↓4515 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↑166 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑1809 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↑1668 |
| 2020 | #9546 | ↓1408 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↑1522 |
| 2022 | #7281 | ↑743 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↓4916 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↑3251 |
| 2025 | #6325 | ↑2621 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaye
Is Kaye a popular name?
Yes — Kaye currently ranks #6325 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaye more common for boys or girls?
Kaye is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaye most popular?
Kaye peaked in 1947 in United States, with 547 recorded births that year.
Is Kaye rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaye’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1466 in 1901 to #6325 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaye?
At least 13,923 babies have been recorded with the name Kaye across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kaye popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaye appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaye?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaye include Katharina, Kayan.
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