Katie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Katie is a diminutive form of Katherine, meaning 'pure.'
Meaning of the Name Katie
Katie is a diminutive form of Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' As a diminutive form, Katie carries the same meaning of purity and has become a popular name in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and remains a common choice for baby girls today.
Popularity of the Name Katie
The popularity for the name Katie peaked in popularity in the year 1986 with 8,333 births, which ranked number 89 out of 18,800 unique names for that year. Katie had the most female births in 1986 with 8,333, which ranked number 38 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1986 with 38, which ranked number 1,664 out of 7,828 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Katie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,449 births to 542 births, a decline of -62.59%. Among females, Katie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,449 births to 542 births, a decline of -62.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Katie
- 20 Year Trend of Katie: -83.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Katie: -62.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Katie: -62.59%
Popularity of Katie by State
Among females, Katie was most popular in Midwestern states with 133 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 56 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Katie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 302 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 705 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 661 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 635 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 794 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 429 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 288 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 280 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 552 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 279 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 670 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 819 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 385 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 238 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 587 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 361 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 733 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Katie
- Total Births of Katie: 491 (-9.37%)
- Female Births of Katie: 491 (-9.37%)
Given the downward trend of Katie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.37% decrease in total births, for a total of 491 births in 2024. For Females, births for Katie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 491 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.37%.