Kate Colvin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kate Colvin — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kate Colvin is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kate is a feminine given name of English origin. Kate is a feminine given name. It is often a short form of Katherine, Caitlin, and other names. Belarusian: Каця (Katsia), Кацярына (Katsiaryna) Bulgarian: Кейт (Keĭt), Катя (Katya) Croatian: Katarina, Kata, Katica, Tina, Ina Czech: Katka, Kateřina, Kačka, Káťa, Kačenka, Káča, Kačí, Kačena Danish: Katja, Trine, Caja, Ina, Kaja, Karen, Karin, Karina Dutch: Kato, Cato, Ina, Katinka, Katja, Kaat, Rina, Tina, Trijntje, Karin, Tineke English: Kat, Kathi, Kathie, Kathy, Kay, Kit, Kitty, Kae, Kaye, Katey, Katie, Katy, Kayla, Kaety, Katee, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kaylyn, Kaytie Estonian: Kaisa, Kati, Keit, R. The surname Colvin: Addison B. Colvin (1858–1939), American businessman, banker and politician Andrew Colvin, Australian police commissioner Andrew J. Colvin (1808–1889), American lawyer and politician from New York Bobby Colvin (1876–1940), Scottish footballer Brock Colvin (born c. 1995), American politician from Alabama Clare Colvin, British writer, daughter of Ian Colvin Claudette Colvin (1939–2026), American activist for African American rights D. Kate is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kate reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kate

English

Kate is a feminine given name. It is often a short form of Katherine, Caitlin, and other names. Belarusian: Каця (Katsia), Кацярына (Katsiaryna) Bulgarian: Кейт (Keĭt), Катя (Katya) Croatian: Katarina, Kata, Katica, Tina, Ina Czech: Katka, Kateřina, Kačka, Káťa, Kačenka, Káča, Kačí, Kačena Danish: Katja, Trine, Caja, Ina, Kaja, Karen, Karin, Karina Dutch: Kato, Cato, Ina, Katinka, Katja, Kaat, Rina, Tina, Trijntje, Karin, Tineke English: Kat, Kathi, Kathie, Kathy, Kay, Kit, Kitty, Kae, Kaye, Katey, Katie, Katy, Kayla, Kaety, Katee, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kaylyn, Kaytie Estonian: Kaisa, Kati, Keit, R.

Surname: Colvin

Scottish

Addison B. Colvin (1858–1939), American businessman, banker and politician Andrew Colvin, Australian police commissioner Andrew J. Colvin (1808–1889), American lawyer and politician from New York Bobby Colvin (1876–1940), Scottish footballer Brock Colvin (born c. 1995), American politician from Alabama Clare Colvin, British writer, daughter of Ian Colvin Claudette Colvin (1939–2026), American activist for African American rights D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kate is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kate by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kate Colvin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kate Colvin:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kate?
The first name Kate originates from English. Kate is a feminine given name. It is often a short form of Katherine, Caitlin, and other names. Belarusian: Каця (Katsia), Кацярына (Katsiaryna) Bulgarian: Кейт (Keĭt), Катя (Katya) Croatian: Katarina, Kata, Katica, Tina, Ina Czech: Katka, Kateřina, Kačka, Káťa, Kačenka, Káča, Kačí, Kačena Danish: Katja, Trine, Caja, Ina, Kaja, Karen, Karin, Karina Dutch: Kato, Cato, Ina, Katinka, Katja, Kaat, Rina, Tina, Trijntje, Karin, Tineke English: Kat, Kathi, Kathie, Kathy, Kay, Kit, Kitty, Kae, Kaye, Katey, Katie, Katy, Kayla, Kaety, Katee, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kaylyn, Kaytie Estonian: Kaisa, Kati, Keit, R.
When was Kate most popular?
The name Kate reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colvin?
The surname Colvin originates from Scottish. Addison B. Colvin (1858–1939), American businessman, banker and politician Andrew Colvin, Australian police commissioner Andrew J. Colvin (1808–1889), American lawyer and politician from New York Bobby Colvin (1876–1940), Scottish footballer Brock Colvin (born c. 1995), American politician from Alabama Clare Colvin, British writer, daughter of Ian Colvin Claudette Colvin (1939–2026), American activist for African American rights D.
What are the origins of the name Kate Colvin?
The name Kate Colvin combines two different traditions: the first name Kate has English roots, while the surname Colvin originates from Scottish.
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