Katie - girls name

Katie name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 94%

Katie name meaning:

The name Katie is derived from the name Katherine, which has Greek origins and means "pure" or "innocent." It is a diminutive form of Katherine and is often used as a standalone name. Katie is a popular name for girls and has been in use for many years.

The name Katie carries a sense of charm, playfulness, and kindness. Those named Katie are often seen as friendly, outgoing, and approachable individuals. They are known for their ability to make others feel comfortable in their presence and are often well-liked by their peers. Katie is a name that exudes a sense of youthfulness and vitality, which may be reflected in the personality of those who bear this name.

Overall, the name Katie holds a positive and optimistic connotation. It is associated with qualities such as purity, innocence, and friendliness. Individuals named Katie often live up to these characteristics and are loved for their warm and lively nature.

Origin: Greek

Form of Katherine. Pure, virginal.

Related names

Katherine , Caitie, Caitlan, Caitland, Caitlinn, Caitlynn, Cateline, Catelyn, Catlin, Catline, Catlyn, Cattee, Kaitlin , Katalina , Katchen, Katerina , Katharina, Katharine, Katharyn, Kathe, Katherina , Katheryn, Kathie, Kathrina, Kathrine, Kathryn , Kathryne, Kathrynn, Kathy, Katia , Katie , Katiya, Katria, Katriana, Katrina , Katrya, Katy , Kay, Kayiyn, Kolena

Other girls names beginning with K

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 324 out of 5581

147 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -267
  • 5yrs

    -191
  • 1yr

    -15

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (74)

Historical popularity of Katie

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Katie from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Katie in 2024