Compare two names
Kaye and Kay side by side: Kaye peaked in 1947 and Kay in 1942; in 2025 they were given to 18 and 47 babies.
Kaye and Kay, year by year
Girls and boys together; Kaye solid, Kay dashed.
| Kaye | Kay | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 18 | 47 |
| Rank 2025 | #6,441 among girls’ names | #3,945 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 13,707 | 102,545 |
| Peak year | 1947 | 1942 |
| Girls | 96% | 96% |
| Alive, estimated | 8,800 | 60,000 |
| Median age | 71 | 73 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.