Kate Ketchum

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kate Ketchum — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kate Ketchum 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 Ketchum: Annie Chambers Ketchum (1824–1904), religious name Sister Amabilis, American educator, lecturer and writer Daniel Ketchum (born 1981), American swimmer David Ketchum (1928–2025), American actor Gerald Ketchum (1908–1992), American US Navy officer Gus Ketchum (1897–1980), American baseball player Hal Ketchum (1953–2020), American singer-songwriter Henry Ketchum (1839–1886), Canadian engineer Jack Ketchum (1946–2018), American horror writer James S. Ketchum (1931–2019), American psychiatrist Jesse Ketchum (1782–1867), Canadian tanner and politician Menis E. 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: Ketchum

English

Annie Chambers Ketchum (1824–1904), religious name Sister Amabilis, American educator, lecturer and writer Daniel Ketchum (born 1981), American swimmer David Ketchum (1928–2025), American actor Gerald Ketchum (1908–1992), American US Navy officer Gus Ketchum (1897–1980), American baseball player Hal Ketchum (1953–2020), American singer-songwriter Henry Ketchum (1839–1886), Canadian engineer Jack Ketchum (1946–2018), American horror writer James S. Ketchum (1931–2019), American psychiatrist Jesse Ketchum (1782–1867), Canadian tanner and politician Menis E.

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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 Ketchum

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 Ketchum:

1
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Ketchum?
The surname Ketchum originates from English. Annie Chambers Ketchum (1824–1904), religious name Sister Amabilis, American educator, lecturer and writer Daniel Ketchum (born 1981), American swimmer David Ketchum (1928–2025), American actor Gerald Ketchum (1908–1992), American US Navy officer Gus Ketchum (1897–1980), American baseball player Hal Ketchum (1953–2020), American singer-songwriter Henry Ketchum (1839–1886), Canadian engineer Jack Ketchum (1946–2018), American horror writer James S. Ketchum (1931–2019), American psychiatrist Jesse Ketchum (1782–1867), Canadian tanner and politician Menis E.
How common is the surname Ketchum?
The surname Ketchum is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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