Katie
girl name#646 in 2025Katie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #38 in 1986, ranks #646 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#646
rank today
#38
peak (1986)
447
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #80 |
| 1890s | #97 |
| 1900s | #118 |
| 1910s | #170 |
| 1920s | #207 |
| 1930s | #235 |
| 1940s | #286 |
| 1950s | #380 |
| 1960s | #421 |
| 1970s | #215 |
| 1980s | #42 |
| 1990s | #72 |
| 2000s | #109 |
| 2010s | #305 |
| 2020s | #551 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Katie has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 197,000 people named Katie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Katie alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Katie in 2025?
- Katie ranks #646 among US girl names in 2025, with 447 babies given the name.
- When was the name Katie most popular?
- Katie peaked in 1986, reaching #38 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Katie with classmates?
- Katie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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