Kate Whitlock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kate Whitlock — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kate Whitlock 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 Whitlock: Albert Whitlock (1915–1999), English motion picture matte artist Anna Whitlock (1852–1930), Swedish feminist Barbara Ann Whitlock (born 1967), American botanist Billy Whitlock (1813–1878), American blackface performer Bob Whitlock (born 1949), Canadian ice hockey player Bob Whitlock (musician) (1931–2015), American jazz double-bassist Bobby Whitlock (1948–2025), American singer, songwriter and musician Brand Whitlock (1869–1934), American municipal reformer, diplomat, journalist, and author David W. Whitlock (born 1962), American university president, author, Baptist minister 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: Whitlock

English

Albert Whitlock (1915–1999), English motion picture matte artist Anna Whitlock (1852–1930), Swedish feminist Barbara Ann Whitlock (born 1967), American botanist Billy Whitlock (1813–1878), American blackface performer Bob Whitlock (born 1949), Canadian ice hockey player Bob Whitlock (musician) (1931–2015), American jazz double-bassist Bobby Whitlock (1948–2025), American singer, songwriter and musician Brand Whitlock (1869–1934), American municipal reformer, diplomat, journalist, and author David W. Whitlock (born 1962), American university president, author, Baptist minister 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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Whitlock?
The surname Whitlock originates from English. Albert Whitlock (1915–1999), English motion picture matte artist Anna Whitlock (1852–1930), Swedish feminist Barbara Ann Whitlock (born 1967), American botanist Billy Whitlock (1813–1878), American blackface performer Bob Whitlock (born 1949), Canadian ice hockey player Bob Whitlock (musician) (1931–2015), American jazz double-bassist Bobby Whitlock (1948–2025), American singer, songwriter and musician Brand Whitlock (1869–1934), American municipal reformer, diplomat, journalist, and author David W. Whitlock (born 1962), American university president, author, Baptist minister E.
How common is the surname Whitlock?
The surname Whitlock is shared by approximately 17K people worldwide.
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