Catie
A diminutive of the female given names Catherine and Caitlin.
Every Catie since 1971 — 1,033 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Catie
Catie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,537 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,033 American babies have been named Catie. Its peak came in 1990, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Catie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Catie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,537 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,419 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,388 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,511 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,458 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,438 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,247 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,145 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,118 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,005 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,704 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,741 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,794 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,221 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,185 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,351 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,151 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,317 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,939 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,707 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,984 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,514 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,456 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,796 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,964 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,000 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,683 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,743 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,809 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,276 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Catie mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Catherine and Caitlin.
How popular is the name Catie in 2025?
Catie ranked #13,537 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Catie?
1,033 babies have been named Catie in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Catie most popular?
Catie peaked in 1990, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Catie a boy or girl name?
Catie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Catie rising or falling?
Catie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.