Katie
Katie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katie originated as an English diminutive of Katherine, which traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine. Long used as an independent given name, it gained immense popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. While its popularity has moderated in recent years, it remains a familiar traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
241,285 babies in the United States have been named Katie since 1880. It ranks #169 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #542.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,907 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,178 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,304 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,419 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,398 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,959 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,180 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,257 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,216 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,486 |
| 1980-1990 | 72,883 |
| 1990-2000 | 49,468 |
| 2000-2010 | 30,607 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,699 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,324 |
Famous people named Katie
- Katie Couric: Journalist, Television Host
- Katie Ledecky: Swimmer, Athlete
- Katie Holmes: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Although originally a nickname for Katherine or Kathleen, Katie has been registered as an independent given name in the U.S. since records began in 1880.
- Katie ranked among the top 100 most popular female names in the United States from the late 1970s through the early 2000s.