Girl
Katie
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About Katie
Katie bursts with an irrepressible warmth that makes it instantly lovable. This name has a sunshine quality—friendly, approachable, and genuinely cheerful. Katie feels like an old friend, the kind of person everyone wants in their corner. There's something wonderfully unpretentious about this name; it suggests someone who is down-to-earth, genuine, and easy to connect with. Parents who choose Katie often prioritize warmth and accessibility over formality. The name has enjoyed steady popularity for decades, which speaks to its universal appeal and timeless charm. Katie works perfectly from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or too serious. It suggests someone with a great sense of humor, natural social skills, and an optimistic outlook. The name carries no pretense—just pure, honest friendliness that endears Katie to everyone she meets.
Popularity of the Name Katie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #76 | ||||
| 1881 | #83 | ||||
| 1882 | #78 | ||||
| 1883 | #78 | ||||
| 1884 | #83 | ||||
| 1885 | #81 | ||||
| 1886 | #80 | ||||
| 1887 | #77 | ||||
| 1888 | #80 | ||||
| 1889 | #80 | ||||
| 1890 | #87 | ||||
| 1891 | #90 | ||||
| 1892 | #86 | ||||
| 1893 | #96 | ||||
| 1894 | #95 | ||||
| 1895 | #100 | ||||
| 1896 | #99 | ||||
| 1897 | #105 | ||||
| 1898 | #104 | ||||
| 1899 | #108 | ||||
| 1900 | #107 | ||||
| 1901 | #116 | ||||
| 1902 | #102 | #137 | |||
| 1903 | #111 | ||||
| 1904 | #120 | ||||
| 1905 | #113 | ||||
| 1906 | #125 | ||||
| 1907 | #122 | ||||
| 1908 | #131 | ||||
| 1909 | #133 | ||||
| 1910 | #122 | ||||
| 1911 | #139 | ||||
| 1912 | #149 | ||||
| 1913 | #171 | ||||
| 1914 | #167 | ||||
| 1915 | #181 | ||||
| 1916 | #191 | ||||
| 1917 | #199 | ||||
| 1918 | #195 | ||||
| 1919 | #183 | ||||
| 1920 | #184 | ||||
| 1921 | #206 | ||||
| 1922 | #194 | ||||
| 1923 | #206 | ||||
| 1924 | #204 | ||||
| 1925 | #202 | ||||
| 1926 | #216 | ||||
| 1927 | #214 | ||||
| 1928 | #218 | ||||
| 1929 | #222 | ||||
| 1930 | #226 | ||||
| 1931 | #220 | ||||
| 1932 | #222 | ||||
| 1933 | #224 | ||||
| 1934 | #237 | ||||
| 1935 | #229 | ||||
| 1936 | #247 | ||||
| 1937 | #255 | ||||
| 1938 | #248 | ||||
| 1939 | #247 | ||||
| 1940 | #250 | ||||
| 1941 | #253 | ||||
| 1942 | #272 | ||||
| 1943 | #279 | ||||
| 1944 | #287 | ||||
| 1945 | #289 | ||||
| 1946 | #300 | ||||
| 1947 | #323 | ||||
| 1948 | #306 | ||||
| 1949 | #301 | ||||
| 1950 | #351 | ||||
| 1951 | #338 | ||||
| 1952 | #375 | ||||
| 1953 | #369 | ||||
| 1954 | #382 | ||||
| 1955 | #399 | ||||
| 1956 | #411 | ||||
| 1957 | #410 | ||||
| 1958 | #387 | ||||
| 1959 | #373 | ||||
| 1960 | #388 | ||||
| 1961 | #397 | ||||
| 1962 | #408 | ||||
| 1963 | #412 | ||||
| 1964 | #430 | ||||
| 1965 | #446 | ||||
| 1966 | #442 | ||||
| 1967 | #463 | ||||
| 1968 | #447 | #348 | |||
| 1969 | #374 | #372 | |||
| 1970 | #355 | ||||
| 1971 | #336 | #280 | |||
| 1972 | #313 | #266 | |||
| 1973 | #294 | #171 | #553 | ||
| 1974 | #229 | #181 | |||
| 1975 | #194 | #118 | |||
| 1976 | #162 | #98 | |||
| 1977 | #115 | #82 | #412 | ||
| 1978 | #90 | #86 | #306 | ||
| 1979 | #63 | #55 | #292 | ||
| 1980 | #44 | #43 | #232 | ||
| 1981 | #44 | #33 | #234 | ||
| 1982 | #45 | #33 | #218 | ||
| 1983 | #45 | #42 | #168 | ||
| 1984 | #44 | #41 | #156 | ||
| 1985 | #39 | #35 | #113 | ||
| 1986 | #38 | #34 | #106 | ||
| 1987 | #38 | #42 | #90 | ||
| 1988 | #40 | #34 | #60 | ||
| 1989 | #45 | #36 | #40 | ||
| 1990 | #53 | #47 | #25 | ||
| 1991 | #53 | #53 | #28 | #90 | |
| 1992 | #54 | #38 | #21 | #103 | |
| 1993 | #63 | #41 | #15 | #112 | |
| 1994 | #70 | #55 | #14 | #130 | |
| 1995 | #77 | #56 | #18 | #126 | |
| 1996 | #81 | #45 | #14 | #146 | |
| 1997 | #87 | #16 | #59 | #13 | #146 |
| 1998 | #88 | #12 | #49 | #13 | #141 |
| 1999 | #92 | #15 | #50 | #13 | #132 |
| 2000 | #95 | #15 | #44 | #12 | #143 |
| 2001 | #99 | #13 | #55 | #9 | #126 |
| 2002 | #103 | #13 | #44 | #7 | #148 |
| 2003 | #107 | #9 | #44 | #5 | #132 |
| 2004 | #102 | #6 | #46 | #2 | #138 |
| 2005 | #99 | #9 | #34 | #3 | #111 |
| 2006 | #106 | #10 | #37 | #3 | #101 |
| 2007 | #114 | #16 | #42 | #4 | #101 |
| 2008 | #126 | #16 | #33 | #2 | #120 |
| 2009 | #143 | #24 | #57 | #6 | #127 |
| 2010 | #161 | #33 | #55 | #8 | #164 |
| 2011 | #190 | #48 | #78 | #10 | #205 |
| 2012 | #219 | #52 | #113 | #14 | #190 |
| 2013 | #240 | #68 | #113 | #18 | #231 |
| 2014 | #279 | #67 | #96 | #17 | #241 |
| 2015 | #307 | #75 | #177 | #22 | #259 |
| 2016 | #362 | #96 | #108 | #21 | #297 |
| 2017 | #399 | #109 | #184 | #28 | #319 |
| 2018 | #443 | #130 | #194 | #31 | #342 |
| 2019 | #453 | #137 | #171 | #28 | #412 |
| 2020 | #480 | #198 | #270 | #31 | #399 |
| 2021 | #525 | #217 | #232 | #35 | #454 |
| 2022 | #556 | #230 | #367 | #35 | #448 |
| 2023 | #526 | #296 | #51 | #588 | |
| 2024 | #577 | #338 | #394 | #48 | #650 |
| 2025 | #646 | #364 | #43 | #552 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Katie
Names Similar to Katie
Nicknames for Katie
- Kat
- Kate
- Kay
- Kit
- Kathy
Famous People Named Katie
| Katie Holmes | American actress |
| Katie Ledecky | American Olympic swimmer |
| Katie Couric | American journalist and TV host |
| Katie Melua | Georgian-British singer-songwriter |
| Katie McGrath | Irish actress |
| Katie Cassidy | American actress |
| Katie Price | British media personality and author |
| Katie Leung | Scottish actress - known for her role as Cho Chang in Harry Potter films |
| Katie Featherston | American actress - known for the "Paranormal Activity" films |
| Katie Taylor | Irish professional boxer and Olympic champion |
| Katie Douglas | Canadian basketball player |
| Katie Stuart | Canadian actress |
| Katie Aselton | American actress and filmmaker |
| Katie Armiger | American country singer |
| Katie Boulter | British tennis player |
| Katie Cecil | British singer-songwriter - duo "Kaleida" |
| Katie Hoff | American Olympic swimmer |
| Katie Nolan | American sports personality and TV host |
| Katie Smith | American basketball player and coach |
| Katie Stengel | American soccer player |
Characters Named Katie
| Katie Holt | Pidge - Voltron - Legendary Defender |
| Katie Power | Energizer - Marvel Comics |
| Katie Bell | Harry Potter series |
| Katie Fitch | Skins - UK |
| Katie Gardner | A Series of Unfortunate Events |
| Katie Lucas | Degrassi - The Next Generation |
| Katie Fitzgerald | My Sister's Keeper - novel |
| Katie Houghton | EastEnders |
| Katie Andrews | Power Rangers Time Force |
| Katie Simmons | Sweet Valley High series |
| Katie Zhan | Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas |
| Katie Cook | Star Wars - The Clone Wars |
| Katie Current | Shark Tale - animated movie |
| Katie Forester | Neighbours |
| Katie Bryce | Grey's Anatomy |
| Katie Deauxma | Kick-Ass - comic and film |
| Katie Anderson | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Katie Jones | The Sims video game series |
| Katie Armstrong | River City |