Katie
Katie is a diminutive of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure." It has evolved from a nickname into a standalone name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#582 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •Can be used as a nickname for Katherine, Kate, or Kathryn if desired
- •The spelling 'Katy' is an alternative, though 'Katie' is more common
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Famous People
Katie Ledecky
Olympic swimmer
Katie Couric
Journalist and television host
Katie Holmes
Actress
Katie Price
British media personality
Statistics
240,788
Total births since 1880
1986
Peak year
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