Kately Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYT-lee / /ˈkeɪtli/English; Irish
Meaning
English: pure; Irish: descendant of the battle
Historical & Cultural Background
Kately is a modern variant of the name Katherine, which has roots in Greek and Latin. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures. It gained prominence in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The spelling 'Kately' is less common than other variants but reflects contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Kately has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitly
- Kaitlyn
- Katelyn
International Variants
- Caitlin (Irish)
- Catherine (French)
- Katarina (Slavic)
Famous people named Kately
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kately was first seen in the United States in 1994. Kately has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kately has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kately
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |