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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kat — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kasyn|Katai
GreekGirl→ Stable

Kat

KAT · 1 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12778 in 2023

Peak: #12778 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12778 in 2023

Peak: #12778 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12778 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootShort FormUnisex-Leaning1-syllableModernClassicContemporaryCasualStrongIndependent
Character
artistic nonconformity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Kats

wittyversatileconfidentintelligentengaging
STRONG
High confidence

Kat is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Kat at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Katherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'. Used as an independent name since the mid-20th century.
Language root:Greek · Katherine
Peak rank:#12778 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Kat Dennings
Actress
Kat Von D
Tattoo Artist & TV Personality
Similar Sound
KateKay◈CatKattKat
Similar Style
Kit◈IvySam◈Alex◈Quinn◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kat
Max◈LeoIvyScout◈Sage◈Riley◈Blake◈Morgan◈
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↑↑ Surging
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↓ Fading
Quinn◈
Irish · #96
→ Stable
Sophia
Greek · #6
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kat · Overview
Summary

Kat is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 25/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Classic character
Kat carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kat.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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