Find out how popular the first name Katie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Katie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Katie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Katie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 572 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Katie.

The history of the first name Katie

The name Katie is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. The name Aikaterine is derived from the Greek phrase "katharos," meaning "pure," and the name Hekaterine, which was the name of the Greek goddess of sorcery and fertility, Hecate. The name Katherine and its variations, including Katie, have been popular throughout Europe and the English-speaking world for centuries.

The earliest recorded use of the name Katherine dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was used by early Christian saints and martyrs. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly after the legend of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr, spread throughout Europe.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Katie is in the 16th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of Katherine in England. The name became increasingly popular in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was often used as a nickname for Katherine.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures with the name Katie or a variation of it. One of the most famous is Katie King, an American spiritualist and medium who was born in 1858 and became known for her alleged ability to produce materialized spirit forms during séances.

Another notable Katie is Katie Sandwina, an Austrian strongwoman born in 1884, who was known for her incredible feats of strength, such as lifting horses and lifting a small car with her teeth.

Katie Mulholland, born in 1856, was a Canadian botanist and one of the first female botanists in Canada. She made significant contributions to the study of Canadian flora and was recognized for her work by being elected to the Royal Society of Canada.

Katie Steed, born in 1945, is an American retired athlete who won a gold medal in the high jump at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Finally, Katie Couric, born in 1957, is an American journalist and author who has been a host on various television news programs, including NBC's Today Show and CBS Evening News.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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