Katie

Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean

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Katie meaning & origin

Katie is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

KAY-tee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Katie ranked #582 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Kate

Katie popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#481
2021#525
2022#556
2023#527
2024#582

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Katie Rose
  • Katie Grace
  • Katie Marie
  • Katie Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Katie Couric (journalist)
  • Katie Ledecky (swimmer)
  • Katie Holmes (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katie

What does the name Katie mean?

Katie is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Katie?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAY-tee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Katie?

In 2024, Katie ranked #582 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Katie?

Ideas to try include Kate. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Katie?

Try Katie Rose, Katie Grace, Katie Marie, Katie Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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