Katie

Girl

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“pet form of Katherine, a Greek name of uncertain origin long associated with katharos, 'pure'”

Cultural Notes

Katie is a diminutive of Katherine that became popular as an independent name in the United States and UK from the 1970s onward.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Katie

  • Katie Couric, Katie Holmes, Katie Price

Variants & Spellings

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