Katie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Katie is the short form of many names like Kathleen, Catherine, Caitlin, Cathleen, and Katrina, though the shortened form can stand its ground as an individual name.

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A Deep Dive

Katie Overview

Meaning

Pure

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek, English

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Aikaterine,” which means “pure.” The name evolved through English as “Katherine” and became “Katie” as a diminutive form commonly used.

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪ.ti/

Popularity

Katie is popular in the USA, UK, and Ireland. In the USA, it ranked #528 for girls in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Cute, Popular

Associated Traits

Pure, innocent, friendly, charming

Name Day

November 25th
A Deep Dive

Katie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Katherine, Kaitlyn, Kate, Kathryn, Katrina, Kathleen, Caitlin, Katy, Katerina, Katya

Common Nicknames

Kate, Kat, Kit, Kitty, Kiki

Diminutives

Katie-Belle, Katie-Rose, Katie-Lynn, Katie-May, Katie-Jo

Famous People

  • Katie Holmes
    (American Actress)
  • Katie Melua
    (Georgian-British Singer)
  • Katie Price
    (British Model)
  • Katie Cassidy
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Katie Scarlett O'Hara
    ("Gone with the Wind," Novel)
  • Katie Fitch
    ("Skins," TV Series)
  • "Katie"
    (Song)
  • Katie Bell
    ("Harry Potter," Book Series)

Places

  • Katie Town
    (Oklahoma, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Katie?

Katie means “pure.” Individuals named Katie are known for their genuine and sincere nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Katie?

The name Katie originates from the Greek and English name Katherine, which means “pure.”

Katie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Katie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5262021#5542022#5282023
Top 3 Rankings#381986#381987#391985

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Katie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023528
(+26 from 2022)
572
(+24 from 2022)
0.03270
2022554
(-28 from 2021)
548
(-37 from 2021)
0.03056
2021526
(-45 from 2020)
585
(-49 from 2020)
0.03265
2020481
(-29 from 2019)
634
(-53 from 2019)
0.03587
2019452
(-7 from 2018)
687
(-33 from 2018)
0.03744
2018445
(-46 from 2017)
720
(-64 from 2017)
0.03872
2017399
(-37 from 2016)
784
(-118 from 2016)
0.04150
2016362
(-55 from 2015)
902
(-157 from 2015)
0.04659
2015307
(-28 from 2014)
1059
(-109 from 2014)
0.05428
2014279
(-36 from 2013)
1168
(-157 from 2013)
0.05970
2013243
(-24 from 2012)
1325
(-126 from 2012)
0.06874
2012219
(-29 from 2011)
1451
(-223 from 2011)
0.07481
2011190
(-29 from 2010)
1674
(-232 from 2010)
0.08639
2010161
(-18 from 2009)
1906
(-346 from 2009)
0.09721
2009143
(-17 from 2008)
2252
(-428 from 2008)
0.11121
2008126
(-12 from 2007)
2680
(-321 from 2007)
0.12867
2007114
(-8 from 2006)
3001
(-97 from 2006)
0.14179
2006106
(-7 from 2005)
3098
(-73 from 2005)
0.14819
200599
(+3 from 2004)
3171
(-53 from 2004)
0.15624
2004102
(+5 from 2003)
3224
(+15 from 2003)
0.15978
2003107
(-4 from 2002)
3209
(-34 from 2002)
0.15993
2002103
(-4 from 2001)
3243
(-36 from 2001)
0.16420
200199
(-4 from 2000)
3279
(-132 from 2000)
0.16553
200095
(-3 from 1999)
3411
(-138 from 1999)
0.17091
199992
(-4 from 1998)
3549
(-197 from 1998)
0.18230
199888
(-1 from 1997)
3746
(-120 from 1997)
0.19324
199787
(-6 from 1996)
3866
(-462 from 1996)
0.20249
199681
(-4 from 1995)
4328
(-153 from 1995)
0.22574
199577
(-7 from 1994)
4481
(-501 from 1994)
0.23320
199470
(-7 from 1993)
4982
(-472 from 1993)
0.25557
199363
(-9 from 1992)
5454
(-662 from 1992)
0.27664
199254
(-1 from 1991)
6116
(-309 from 1991)
0.30509
199153
No change from 1990
6425
(-88 from 1990)
0.31597
199053
(-8 from 1989)
6513
(-776 from 1989)
0.31703
198945
(-5 from 1988)
7289
(-480 from 1988)
0.36588
198840
(-2 from 1987)
7769
(-427 from 1987)
0.40398
198738
No change from 1986
8196
(-137 from 1986)
0.43730
198638
(+1 from 1985)
8333
(+337 from 1985)
0.45153
198539
(+5 from 1984)
7996
(+822 from 1984)
0.43308
198444
(+1 from 1983)
7174
(+470 from 1983)
0.39782
198345
No change from 1982
6704
(+23 from 1982)
0.37459
198245
(-1 from 1981)
6681
(+81 from 1981)
0.36824
198144
No change from 1980
6600
(+464 from 1980)
0.36902
198044
(+19 from 1979)
6136
(+1625 from 1979)
0.34459
197963
(+27 from 1978)
4511
(+1085 from 1978)
0.26177
197890
(+25 from 1977)
3426
(+920 from 1977)
0.20841
1977115
(+48 from 1976)
2506
(+914 from 1976)
0.15234
1976163
(+31 from 1975)
1592
(+297 from 1975)
0.10128
1975194
(+35 from 1974)
1295
(+186 from 1974)
0.08297
1974229
(+65 from 1973)
1109
(+302 from 1973)
0.07081
1973294
(+17 from 1972)
807
(+33 from 1972)
0.05193
1972311
(+25 from 1971)
774
(+15 from 1971)
0.04800
1971336
(+19 from 1970)
759
(+55 from 1970)
0.04331
1970355
(+19 from 1969)
704
(+87 from 1969)
0.03843
1969374
(+73 from 1968)
617
(+161 from 1968)
0.03500
1968447
(+16 from 1967)
456
(+35 from 1967)
0.02667
1967463
(-21 from 1966)
421
(-31 from 1966)
0.02452
1966442
(+3 from 1965)
452
(-1 from 1965)
0.02574
1965445
(-15 from 1964)
453
(-67 from 1964)
0.02479
1964430
(-18 from 1963)
520
(-25 from 1963)
0.02657
1963412
(-5 from 1962)
545
(-19 from 1962)
0.02741
1962407
(-10 from 1961)
564
(-31 from 1961)
0.02783
1961397
(-7 from 1960)
595
(+3 from 1960)
0.02865
1960390
(-17 from 1959)
592
(-67 from 1959)
0.02847
1959373
(+15 from 1958)
659
(+103 from 1958)
0.03170
1958388
(+21 from 1957)
556
(+44 from 1957)
0.02692
1957409
(+3 from 1956)
512
(+27 from 1956)
0.02440
1956412
(-12 from 1955)
485
(+8 from 1955)
0.02355
1955400
(-16 from 1954)
477
(-24 from 1954)
0.02379
1954384
(-14 from 1953)
501
(-31 from 1953)
0.02517
1953370
(+5 from 1952)
532
(+50 from 1952)
0.02757
1952375
(-36 from 1951)
482
(-65 from 1951)
0.02534
1951339
(+13 from 1950)
547
(+42 from 1950)
0.02961
1950352
(-51 from 1949)
505
(-154 from 1949)
0.02872
1949301
(+5 from 1948)
659
(+37 from 1948)
0.03754
1948306
(+17 from 1947)
622
(+36 from 1947)
0.03569
1947323
(-23 from 1946)
586
(-12 from 1946)
0.03224
1946300
(-11 from 1945)
598
(+22 from 1945)
0.03708
1945289
(-1 from 1944)
576
(+12 from 1944)
0.04279
1944288
(-9 from 1943)
564
(-73 from 1943)
0.04127
1943279
(-7 from 1942)
637
(-15 from 1942)
0.04438
1942272
(-20 from 1941)
652
(+2 from 1941)
0.04689
1941252
(-2 from 1940)
650
(+14 from 1940)
0.05217
1940250
(-4 from 1939)
636
(-12 from 1939)
0.05384
1939246
(+2 from 1938)
648
(+6 from 1938)
0.05714
1938248
(+7 from 1937)
642
(+35 from 1937)
0.05624
1937255
(-8 from 1936)
607
(-25 from 1936)
0.05509
1936247
(-18 from 1935)
632
(-99 from 1935)
0.05865
1935229
(+8 from 1934)
731
(+21 from 1934)
0.06726
1934237
(-13 from 1933)
710
(-36 from 1933)
0.06560
1933224
(-2 from 1932)
746
(-8 from 1932)
0.07132
1932222
(-2 from 1931)
754
(+2 from 1931)
0.06816
1931220
(+6 from 1930)
752
(+15 from 1930)
0.06813
1930226
(-4 from 1929)
737
(-22 from 1929)
0.06318
1929222
(-4 from 1928)
759
(-67 from 1928)
0.06557
1928218
(-4 from 1927)
826
(-59 from 1927)
0.06909
1927214
(+2 from 1926)
885
(+33 from 1926)
0.07158
1926216
(-14 from 1925)
852
(-151 from 1925)
0.06926
1925202
(+2 from 1924)
1003
(+29 from 1924)
0.07941
1924204
(+2 from 1923)
974
(+23 from 1923)
0.07517
1923206
(-12 from 1922)
951
(-100 from 1922)
0.07593
1922194
(+12 from 1921)
1051
(+75 from 1921)
0.08424
1921206
(-22 from 1920)
976
(-145 from 1920)
0.07627
1920184
(-1 from 1919)
1121
(+48 from 1919)
0.09011
1919183
(+12 from 1918)
1073
(+60 from 1918)
0.09135
1918195
(+4 from 1917)
1013
(+86 from 1917)
0.08425
1917199
(-8 from 1916)
927
(-8 from 1916)
0.08250
1916191
(-10 from 1915)
935
(-2 from 1915)
0.08612
1915181
(-14 from 1914)
937
(+76 from 1914)
0.09152
1914167
(+4 from 1913)
861
(+187 from 1913)
0.10808
1913171
(-22 from 1912)
674
(-58 from 1912)
0.10291
1912149
(-11 from 1911)
732
(+137 from 1911)
0.12476
1911138
(-16 from 1910)
595
(-77 from 1910)
0.13467
1910122
(+11 from 1909)
672
(+138 from 1909)
0.16018
1909133
(-3 from 1908)
534
(+3 from 1908)
0.14507
1908130
(-8 from 1907)
531
(-8 from 1907)
0.14978
1907122
(+3 from 1906)
539
(+41 from 1906)
0.15974
1906125
(-12 from 1905)
498
(-55 from 1905)
0.15889
1905113
(+7 from 1904)
553
(+59 from 1904)
0.17847
1904120
(-9 from 1903)
494
(-18 from 1903)
0.16893
1903111
(-9 from 1902)
512
(-60 from 1902)
0.18404
1902102
(+14 from 1901)
572
(+119 from 1901)
0.20405
1901116
(-9 from 1900)
453
(-165 from 1900)
0.17819
1900107
(+1 from 1899)
618
(+159 from 1899)
0.19450
1899108
(-4 from 1898)
459
(-121 from 1898)
0.18546
1898104
No change from 1897
580
(+88 from 1897)
0.21157
1897104
(-5 from 1896)
492
(-24 from 1896)
0.19817
189699
(+1 from 1895)
516
(-20 from 1895)
0.20477
1895100
(-5 from 1894)
536
(+11 from 1894)
0.21691
189495
(+1 from 1893)
525
(+21 from 1893)
0.22248
189396
(-10 from 1892)
504
(-59 from 1892)
0.22377
189286
(+4 from 1891)
563
(+69 from 1891)
0.25032
189190
(-4 from 1890)
494
(-15 from 1890)
0.25132
189086
(-6 from 1889)
509
(+7 from 1889)
0.25240
188980
No change from 1888
502
(-14 from 1888)
0.26530
188880
(-3 from 1887)
516
(+76 from 1887)
0.27237
188777
(+3 from 1886)
440
(+9 from 1886)
0.28310
188680
(+1 from 1885)
431
(+43 from 1885)
0.28035
188581
(+2 from 1884)
388
(+28 from 1884)
0.27334
188483
(-5 from 1883)
360
(-1 from 1883)
0.26166
188378
No change from 1882
361
(+34 from 1882)
0.30068
188278
(+5 from 1881)
327
(+48 from 1881)
0.28264
188183
(-7 from 1880)
279
(-24 from 1880)
0.28223
188076
First SSA data recorded
303
First SSA data recorded
0.31043

American States Popularity Rankings for Katie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6202021#7102022#6012023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5722021#6002022#5392023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2712021#2402022#2202023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3452021#3732022#5912023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4672021#6542022#5712023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4852021#8352022#4432023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4972021#7022022#5882023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5682021#5402022#6272023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#10362021#8272022#9142023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9452021#6752022#6462023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3232021#3142022#3112023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5832020#6482022#5152023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5252021#4182022#3362023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5032021#7892022#3232023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4602021#6002022#8952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3112019#3062020#4322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5052021#2612022#3762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2922021#4412022#4162023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6672020#8772022#8102023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5502021#7652022#5572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8022019#5942021#9382022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4682020#4092021#5262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2792021#4742022#4072023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2272021#2852022#4012023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8202021#8282022#12742023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2442021#3782022#6302023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7012021#5932022#6652023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4592021#2542022#2802023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5642020#6892022#5382023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4472021#5822022#5042023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8132020#9542021#5452022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8832020#8102022#5282023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6282021#3012022#3342023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3892015#4812016#4462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4882016#3752017#5192022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4052015#3752018#4192021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2842015#3042017#3502018

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1412008#2482009#2562010

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1662011#2072014#1642017

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#812010#732013#1952015

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2622008#2522011#2142014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1192012#2452013#2452014

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3792018#4062020#4082021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2662013#2022015#3022021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2092010#2162015#1672016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1322010#1632011#1412013

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#982002#952004#1072009

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1682009#1682010#2072013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#502009#692013#882015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1962013#1412014#1512017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2452009#2212013#2802014

Popularity Rankings for Katie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#322021#192022#432023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#352021#342022#512023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#742021#1042022#952023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#912007#922008#922009

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2072019#3092020#3242021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2792020#2262021#3682022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4432015#3452016#6582017

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4432020#5002021#4692022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6442010#7652012#8112015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Katie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Katie is typically a girl’s name due to its delicate and charming nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Katie

Katie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Katie Holmes (Actress, 1978): An American actress who gained fame for her role in the TV series "Dawson's Creek."
  • Katie Melua (Singer, 1984): A Georgian-British singer-songwriter known for her hit songs and unique voice.
  • Katie Price (Model, 1978): A British model, author, and television personality.
  • Katie Cassidy (Actress, 1986): An American actress known for her roles in television and film.
  • Katie Scarlett O'Hara ("Gone with the Wind," 1936 Novel): A strong-willed and cunning Southern belle navigating the hardships of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
  • Katie Fitch ("Skins," 2007 TV Series): A bold and assertive teenager dealing with typical adolescent struggles and her twin sister's shadow.
  • "Katie" (Song by Missy Higgins, 2004): A heartfelt song reflecting on the life and challenges of a girl named Katie.
  • Katie Bell ("Harry Potter," 1997 Book Series): A talented Quidditch player and member of Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • Katie Town (Oklahoma, USA): A town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, with a population of approximately 340 people. It is situated 69 miles south of Oklahoma City and was incorporated in 2004.

Similar Names to Katie

Sibling Names for Katie