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Kay

Kay is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Kay?

Recorded births named Kay by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	102,545 births
England & Wales since 1996	472 births
Ireland since 1964	23 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Kay's popularity over time

Babies named Kay per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 1942 (3,718/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (66/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2001 (4/yr).

When was Kay popular?

Kay reached its peak in 1942, when it was the #142 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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