US Popularity:1099
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Pure
Katie is a girl's name of British origin. A diminutive Katherine meaning "pure," it originated as a nickname before becoming a name in its own right. It's perfect for parents who want to reinvent an old favorite or honor a family member from previous generations. If you're looking for a sweet-sounding name for your little one, Katie is an elegant and demure choice. Baby Katie will be in good company with this lovely name, joining Hollywood actress Katie Holmes and pop superstar Katy Perry.
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Katie Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Katie is currently #1060 on The Bump
Girl:Katie is currently #480 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Katie is currently #1099 in U.S. births
Girl:Katie is currently #407 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1099
in 2022
- 58
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 183

  • Name Doctor, Katie

  • Behind the Name, Katie July 2008

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