Kaytee Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-tee / ˈkeɪtiEnglish; American
Meaning
Pure; Rejoice
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaytee is often considered a modern variation of the name Katie, which itself is a diminutive of Katherine. The name Katherine has roots in Greek, meaning 'pure'. Kaytee has gained popularity in the United States as a unique spelling variant, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of creative spellings in baby names during that time.
Trend Summary
Kaytee has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., particularly peaking in the late 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitie
- Katie
- Katy
International Variants
- Katherine (English)
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Catriona (Scottish)
Famous people named Kaytee
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Fictional characters named Kaytee
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaytee was first seen in the United States in 1983. Kaytee has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kaytee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaytee (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |