Katie
How to say it: KAY-tee · /ˈkeɪti/
English diminutive of Katherine; from Greek 'Aikaterine', possibly meaning 'pure' (katharos).
Katie was the 569th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 447 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #703 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #569 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 447 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,487 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #703 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 1980s marked the high point for Katie, followed by a long fade. It is far below that peak now and expected to keep slipping.
What goes with it
Bright and gentle, Katie sounds crisp in two quick syllables. Ellie pairs well alongside it.
Nicknames
- Kate
- Kat
- Katy
Other spellings
Honouring a Katie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Katie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #42.
Famous people named Katie
- Katie Ledecky (born 1997)American Olympic swimmer
- Katie Melua (born 1984)English-Georgian singer and songwriter
- Katie Cassidy (born 1986)American actress and singer
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