Katie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Innocent
Background: The name Katie originates as a diminutive of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' In English contexts, Katie is commonly used as a standalone name, maintaining the connotation of purity and innocence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#169
Total births
241,287
Most popular decade
1980s
(219,366 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-300 ranks)
Years in Top 100
42
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,066
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #1,663
- Most recent year
- 2010
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,230
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 303
- First year rank
- #76
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 8,333
- Peak rank
- #38
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 518
- Recent rank
- #579
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).