Girl
Katy
pure
About Katy
Bright, cheerful, and immediately friendly—this name radiates warmth and approachability. Its simplicity is its greatest strength, requiring no explanation, no spelling corrections, no awkward pauses. Katy feels like sunshine personified, evoking smiles and positive associations effortlessly. The name carries a girl-next-door charm without feeling plain or ordinary, striking that perfect balance between familiar and special. It ages beautifully, appropriate for every stage from bubbly childhood through accomplished adulthood. Despite its straightforward nature, Katy possesses surprising versatility, fitting personalities from outgoing and vivacious to quiet and thoughtful. The name's popularity across generations proves its staying power—it never feels dated or trapped in a particular era. Parents appreciate its low-maintenance appeal while children love how easily friends and teachers remember it. Katy represents the beauty of simplicity in an increasingly complicated world, a refreshing choice that lets personality shine without name-related complications.
Popularity of the Name Katy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #708 | ||||
| 1882 | #975 | ||||
| 1885 | #877 | ||||
| 1887 | #767 | ||||
| 1888 | #994 | ||||
| 1890 | #775 | ||||
| 1891 | #922 | ||||
| 1893 | #812 | ||||
| 1894 | #924 | ||||
| 1895 | #780 | ||||
| 1897 | #845 | ||||
| 1899 | #804 | ||||
| 1900 | #929 | ||||
| 1901 | #842 | ||||
| 1902 | #703 | ||||
| 1904 | #948 | ||||
| 1905 | #988 | ||||
| 1906 | #905 | ||||
| 1907 | #767 | ||||
| 1908 | #897 | ||||
| 1909 | #857 | ||||
| 1914 | #936 | ||||
| 1919 | #862 | ||||
| 1920 | #974 | ||||
| 1923 | #910 | ||||
| 1924 | #988 | ||||
| 1925 | #926 | ||||
| 1929 | #955 | ||||
| 1934 | #997 | ||||
| 1935 | #917 | ||||
| 1936 | #831 | ||||
| 1937 | #899 | ||||
| 1938 | #946 | ||||
| 1939 | #779 | ||||
| 1940 | #788 | ||||
| 1941 | #811 | ||||
| 1942 | #963 | ||||
| 1943 | #950 | ||||
| 1944 | #939 | ||||
| 1946 | #963 | ||||
| 1957 | #951 | ||||
| 1958 | #847 | ||||
| 1959 | #759 | ||||
| 1960 | #752 | ||||
| 1961 | #796 | ||||
| 1962 | #754 | ||||
| 1963 | #833 | ||||
| 1964 | #831 | ||||
| 1965 | #843 | ||||
| 1966 | #976 | ||||
| 1969 | #924 | ||||
| 1970 | #831 | ||||
| 1971 | #878 | ||||
| 1972 | #871 | ||||
| 1973 | #799 | ||||
| 1974 | #734 | ||||
| 1975 | #714 | ||||
| 1976 | #680 | #277 | |||
| 1977 | #549 | #241 | |||
| 1978 | #453 | #293 | |||
| 1979 | #445 | #345 | |||
| 1980 | #429 | #241 | |||
| 1981 | #393 | #180 | |||
| 1982 | #406 | #221 | #415 | ||
| 1983 | #392 | #270 | |||
| 1984 | #388 | #244 | #439 | ||
| 1985 | #362 | #281 | #491 | ||
| 1986 | #362 | #259 | #440 | ||
| 1987 | #351 | #434 | |||
| 1988 | #407 | #350 | |||
| 1989 | #426 | #338 | #392 | ||
| 1990 | #510 | #417 | #261 | ||
| 1991 | #549 | #412 | #428 | ||
| 1992 | #518 | #330 | #283 | #457 | |
| 1993 | #591 | #348 | #562 | ||
| 1994 | #630 | #389 | #658 | ||
| 1995 | #654 | #484 | #890 | ||
| 1996 | #771 | #450 | #732 | ||
| 1997 | #758 | #136 | #311 | ||
| 1998 | #830 | #124 | #866 | ||
| 1999 | #880 | #139 | #263 | ||
| 2000 | #963 | #137 | #362 | ||
| 2001 | #986 | #155 | |||
| 2002 | #935 | #156 | #562 | ||
| 2003 | #993 | #157 | #468 | ||
| 2004 | #988 | #154 | #545 | ||
| 2005 | #177 | #777 | |||
| 2006 | #200 | ||||
| 2007 | #217 | #482 | |||
| 2008 | #218 | #449 | |||
| 2009 | #255 | #556 | |||
| 2010 | #283 | #825 | |||
| 2011 | #297 | #452 | |||
| 2012 | #390 | ||||
| 2013 | #396 | ||||
| 2014 | #383 | #966 | |||
| 2015 | #544 | #692 | |||
| 2016 | #691 | ||||
| 2017 | #641 | ||||
| 2018 | #791 | #790 | |||
| 2019 | #870 | #760 | |||
| 2020 | #738 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Katy
Names Similar to Katy
Nicknames for Katy
- Kat
- Katie
- Kay
- Kate
Famous People Named Katy
| Katy Perry | American singer |
| Katy Mixon | American actress |
| Katy Tur | American journalist |
| Katy Jurado | Mexican actress |
| Katy Manning | English actress |
| Katy Clark | British politician |
| Katy Brand | English comedian |
| Katy B | British singer |
| Katy French | Irish model |
| Katy Sullivan | American actress and athlete |
| Katy Winton | Scottish mountain biker |
| Katy Fitzpatrick | Irish journalist |
| Katy Grannan | American photographer |
| Katy Pyle | American choreographer |
| Katy Selverstone | American actress |
| Katy Steding | American basketball player |
| Katy Kurtzman | American screenwriter |
| Katy Garbi | Greek singer |
| Katy Jurisz | American artist |
| Katy Marchant | British track cyclist |
Characters Named Katy
| Katy Carr | from the novel "What Katy Did" by Susan Coolidge |
| Katy Bell | from the novel "Katy's Exmoor" by Helen Cannam |
| Katy Hart | from the TV show "American Housewife" |
| Katy Keene | from the Archie Comics series |
| Katy Swartz | from the "Lux" series by Jennifer L. Armentrout |
| Katy MacDonald | from the TV show "Katy" |
| Katy Travis | from the film "Katy Caterpillar" |
| Katy Treadwell | from the novel "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr |
| Katy Bradshaw | from the novel "The Best of Everything" by Rona Jaffe |
| Katy Appleton | from the TV series "Scream Queens" |
| Katy Kurtzman | from the TV series "Camp" |
| Katy Gibbs | from the film "The Poseidon Adventure" |
| Katy Hansen | from the film "Planet Terror" |
| Katy Goldman | from the novel "Promises to Keep" by Jane Green |
| Katy Lemore | from the film "The Boston Strangler" |
| Katy Dutton | from the TV series "The Victim" |
| Katy Fitzgerald | from the film "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" |
| Katy Conklin | from the TV series "Eyewitness" |
| Katy Weaver | from the TV series "The Leftovers" |
| Katy Harris | from the TV series "I Love Lucy" |