Katie
Katie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkeΙͺti/
Meaning and origin of Katie
- A diminutive of the female given name Catherine or any of its variant spellings.
How popular is Katie?
Since 1880, 241,285 girls and 499 boys in the U.S. have been named Katie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #38 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1166 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #646 for girls, with 447 babies given the name.
Names similar to Katie
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Sibling name ideas for Katie
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Katie FAQ
What does the name Katie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Catherine or any of its variant spellings.
How popular is the name Katie?
Since 1880, 241,285 girls and 499 boys in the U.S. have been named Katie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #38 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #1166 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #646 for girls, with 447 babies given the name.
Is Katie a boy or girl name?
Katie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 241,285 girls and 499 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.