How old is someone named Kaye?
The average Kaye is 68 years old.
Half of all living Kayes are between 63 and 79.
When was Kaye popular?
Kaye was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 18 babies were named Kaye in 2025.
Popular names of 1947 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 0 |
| 1910s | 181 | 0 |
| 1920s | 355 | 0 |
| 1930s | 1,770 | 440 |
| 1940s | 4,414 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 3,570 | 2,800 |
| 1960s | 2,008 | 1,800 |
| 1970s | 495 | 460 |
| 1980s | 374 | 360 |
| 1990s | 209 | 210 |
| 2000s | 138 | 140 |
| 2010s | 101 | 100 |
| 2020s | 74 | under 100 |
How many Kayes are still alive?
About 8,800 Kayes are alive in the US today. That's 64% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Kaye since 1901.
Roughly half of all Kayes ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Kaye?
More than half of living Kayes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Kaye an old name?
Yes. Kaye is older than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Kaye a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99% of living Kayes are women.
Names the same age as Kaye
NAME TWIN
Kaye's name twin is Carolyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Carolyn's age curve is the closest match to Kaye's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Kay (71)
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Questions about the name Kaye
How old is the average Kaye?
The average Kaye in the US is 68 years old. The median is 71, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaye?
About 8,800 Kayes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1901.
When was the name Kaye most popular?
In 1947, when about 550 baby girls were named Kaye.
Is Kaye a Boomer name?
Yes. About 58% of living Kayes are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this