Kate Kratz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kate Kratz — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kate Kratz 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 Kratz: Kratz is a surname. People surnamed Kratz include: Clayton Kratz (1896–1920), American Mennonite relief worker Corinne Kratz, American anthropologist and Africanist Erik Kratz (born 1980), American professional baseball catcher Karl-Ludwig Kratz (1941–2025), German nuclear chemist and astrophysicist Ken Kratz (born 1960/61), American lawyer, former district attorney of Calumet County, Wisconsin Kevin Kratz (born 1987), German footballer Marlene Kratz, fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours Mayme Kratz (born 1958), American artist Reinhard Gregor Kratz (born 1957), German. 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: Kratz

English

Kratz is a surname. People surnamed Kratz include: Clayton Kratz (1896–1920), American Mennonite relief worker Corinne Kratz, American anthropologist and Africanist Erik Kratz (born 1980), American professional baseball catcher Karl-Ludwig Kratz (1941–2025), German nuclear chemist and astrophysicist Ken Kratz (born 1960/61), American lawyer, former district attorney of Calumet County, Wisconsin Kevin Kratz (born 1987), German footballer Marlene Kratz, fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours Mayme Kratz (born 1958), American artist Reinhard Gregor Kratz (born 1957), German.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kate Kratz

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 Kratz:

5
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Kratz?
The surname Kratz originates from English. Kratz is a surname. People surnamed Kratz include: Clayton Kratz (1896–1920), American Mennonite relief worker Corinne Kratz, American anthropologist and Africanist Erik Kratz (born 1980), American professional baseball catcher Karl-Ludwig Kratz (1941–2025), German nuclear chemist and astrophysicist Ken Kratz (born 1960/61), American lawyer, former district attorney of Calumet County, Wisconsin Kevin Kratz (born 1987), German footballer Marlene Kratz, fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours Mayme Kratz (born 1958), American artist Reinhard Gregor Kratz (born 1957), German.
How common is the surname Kratz?
The surname Kratz is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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