Kate Petry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kate Petry — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kate Petry 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 Petry: Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La. 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: Petry

Slavic

Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La.

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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 Petry

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 Petry:

4
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Petry?
The surname Petry originates from Slavic. Achim Petry (born 1974), German singer and musician Ann Petry (1908–1997), American author August Arthur Petry (1858–1932), German botanist and entomologist Christian Petry (born 1965), German politician Dan Petry (born 1958), American baseball player Ellen Petry Leanse (1958), American author, businesswoman, coach, educator, entrepreneur, and online community pioneer Frauke Petry (born 1975), German chemist, businesswoman and politician Irène Pétry (1922–2007), Belgian judge and socialist politician Jeff Petry (born 1987), American ice hockey player Juliusz Petry (1890–1961), Polish writer La.
What are the origins of the name Kate Petry?
The name Kate Petry combines two different traditions: the first name Kate has English roots, while the surname Petry originates from Slavic.
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