Katie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-tee / /ˈkeɪti/English; Irish
Meaning
English: Pure; Irish: Diminutive of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Katie is often considered a diminutive form of Katherine, which has roots in Greek. The name Katherine has been popular in various cultures, often associated with purity and innocence. In English-speaking countries, Katie gained popularity as an independent name in the 20th century. It is commonly used as a feminine name, though it can also be found as a masculine name in some contexts.
Trend Summary
Katie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Katy
- Kat
International Variants
- Cati (Catalan)
- Cathy (English)
- Katia (Italian)
- Katja (Russian)
Famous people named Katie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katie was first seen in the United States in 1892. Katie has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Kentucky, District of Columbia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Katie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katie (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |