Kati
Kati is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kati is a feminine name primarily derived as a diminutive or variant of Katherine, which traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine. It is also used as an independent name in Finnish and Hungarian. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
4,772 babies in the United States have been named Kati since 1880. It ranks #2534 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 49 |
| 1960-1970 | 141 |
| 1970-1980 | 555 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,094 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,364 |
| 2000-2010 | 425 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Kati
- Kati Marton: Author, Journalist
- Kati Wolf: Singer
Fun facts
- Kati originated as an informal pet form of Katherine before gaining acceptance as an independent given name.
- Besides its usage in English-speaking countries, Kati is a standard stand-alone name in Hungary and Finland.