Katy
Katy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪti/ · [ˈkʰeɪ̯ɾi]
Meaning and origin of Katy
- A diminutive of the female given name Katherine, variant of Katie.
How popular is Katy?
Since 1880, 20,952 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Katy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #351 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #6762 in 1980. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Katy
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Sibling name ideas for Katy
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Katy FAQ
What does the name Katy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Katherine, variant of Katie.
How popular is the name Katy?
Since 1880, 20,952 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Katy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #351 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #6762 in 1980. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Katy a boy or girl name?
Katy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,952 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.