Kaydee
Kaydee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure, or created from the initials K.D.
Origin and history
Kaydee is a modern American phonetic spelling of the initials K.D. or a variant of the name Katie, which derives from Katherine. In the United States, it emerged in the late 20th century as a creative, contemporary option for girls. It remains a uncommon choice, given to a small number of newborn girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,417 babies in the United States have been named Kaydee since 1880. It ranks #3591 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1957.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.8 %)
- CA (26.4 %)
- UT (12.9 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- GA (4.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 840 |
| 2010-2019 | 645 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Fun facts
- The name originally developed as a written phonetic spelling of the combined initials K. and D.
- It serves as a alternative phonetic spelling for Katie, a traditional diminutive of Katherine.