US Popularity:1040
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.
On this page:
Popularity Trend ChartSimilar NamesParents Who Like the Name Katie Also LikeRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name IdeasNames with the Same Meaning

How Popular Is The Name Katie?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Katie is currently #1106 on The Bump
Girl:Katie is currently #794 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Katie is currently #1040 in U.S. births
Girl:Katie is currently #529 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#529
in 2023
+ 26
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

Similar Names

Explore similar sounding names to find other baby names for your My Favorites list.

Parents Who Like the Name Katie Also Like:

Baby Name Lists That Include Name Katie

Check out these related baby names lists to discover more baby boy and baby girl names and meanings.

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you looking for a sibling name for Katie? Here are some great options:

Names with the Same Meaning

Explore other names that mean "Pure".
Sources

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

  • Name Doctor, Katie

  • Behind the Name, Katie July 2008

Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.

Search Baby Girl Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter