Kay
Kay is losing ground — from #39 in 1952 to #78 in 1963.
Note: Kay hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1963. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 247 to 138 (-44%).
Neighbours in the 1963 ranking
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By state & territory — 1963
How often Kay was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (84 babies) , least popular in Queensland (54).
In 1963: 138 babies named Kay across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Kay?
- Between 1952 and 1963, Kay was registered for 1,861 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Kay a popular name in Australia?
- Kay has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1963, when it last ranked #78 with 138 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.