How popular is the name Kat in 2025?

Kat is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Kat most popular?

Kat peaked in 2007, reaching #11630 among US girl names.

Kat will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Kat entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #11630 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#11630

peak (2007)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Kat are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Kat is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Kat in 2025?: Kat is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Kat most popular?: Kat peaked in 2007, reaching #11630 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Kat with classmates?: Kat will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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