Katey
Katey is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katey is an English diminutive form of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has historically served as a familiar pet form or an independent given name. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as a standalone name in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,359 babies in the United States have been named Katey since 1880. It ranks #3631 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.1 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- PA (12 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 200 |
| 1980-1990 | 665 |
| 1990-2000 | 782 |
| 2000-2010 | 460 |
| 2010-2019 | 155 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Katey
- Katey Sagal: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Kate, Kay
Fun facts
- Katey is a phonetic spelling variant of Katie, both originating from the root name Kate or Katherine.
- Names derived from Kate and Katie have been popularized in classic literature, such as Susan Coolidge's 'What Katy Did' series.