Katy Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-tee / /ˈkeɪti/

English; Greek

Meaning

English: Pure; Greek: From the name Katherine

Historical & Cultural Background

Katy is often considered a diminutive of Katherine, which has roots in Greek. The name Katherine has been popular in various cultures and has numerous variants. Katy has gained popularity as an independent name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with qualities of purity and innocence.

Trend Summary

Katy has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

KathyKaraKaylaKurtKianKellanKoby

Variants

  • Katie
  • Kati
  • Katty

International Variants

  • Cati (Catalan)
  • Cathy (English)
  • Katja (German)
  • Katia (Italian)

Famous people named Katy

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Fictional characters named Katy

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Sibling Suggestions

KieranKyleKendallKylieKaden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Katy was first seen in the United States in 1980. Katy has ranked as high as #1110 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Katy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Katy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19805