14,738births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1944Peak · South Australia
#6325United States 2025
Kaye is a girl name family recorded 14,738 times in 6 countries since 1901. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6325 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1944, at 480.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Kaye
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye | English | 13,707 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6325 | 1943 | ▲ 26 % |
| Kaye | English | 771 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1944 | – |
| Kaye | English | 108 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1981 | – |
| Kaye | English | 72 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Kaye | English | 62 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1999 | – |
| Kaye | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1931 | – |
Questions about Kaye
How popular is the name Kaye?
In 2025 it ranked #6325 in the United States. Official registers record 14,738 births across 6 countries.
When was Kaye most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1944, at 480.8 births per 100,000.
Is Kaye a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kaye is a girl name.