Kat Name Popularity and Statistics
Kat is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kat?
Kat is spelled K-A-T. The name has 3 letters.
Kat Popularity in 2023
Rank#12,197
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 1,267 places to #12,197 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kat Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2007 | Girls | 9 | #11,630 |
When Was Kat Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #11,630
2023 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #12,197
2013 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #13,150
2021 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #13,464