Katie
Katie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Pure”, pronounced KAY-tee. It ranked #646 in the United States in 2025, given to 447 babies, and peaked at #38 in 1986. Common nicknames: Kate, Kat, Kit.
How popular is Katie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Katie mean, and where does it come from?
Katie is the familiar form of Katherine and Kathleen, and has been a name in its own right in American records since 1880. It peaked at 38th place in 1986, in the middle of a long run as the friendliest name in the English-speaking world, and it remains far more common in Britain and Ireland than the full forms behind it. Its bearers reach across swimming, journalism and music — Katie Ledecky, Katie Couric, Katie Melua — and it has never sounded formal enough to intimidate anybody.
How is Katie used around the world?
Katie is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Katie?
Famous People Named Katie
- Katie Ledecky — American swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion
- Katie Melua — Georgian-British singer and songwriter
- Katie McGrath — Irish actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Katie mean?
Katie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Pure." Katie is the familiar form of Katherine and Kathleen, and has been a name in its own right in American records since 1880. It peaked at 38th place in 1986, in the middle of a long run as the friendliest name in the English-speaking world, and it remains far more common in Britain and Ireland than the full forms behind it.
How do you pronounce Katie?
Katie is pronounced KAY-tee. Common variations include Katy, Katey, Kaytee.
Is Katie a girl name?
Yes, Katie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kate, Kat, Kit.