Kati
A rare modern spelling variant of Katie, diminutive of the female given name Katherine.
Every Kati since 1953 — 4,772 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kati
Kati is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1953, 4,772 American babies have been named Kati. Its peak came in 1986, when 261 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Kati stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kati year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,345 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,286 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,344 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,304 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,960 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,624 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,314 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,494 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,253 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,348 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,008 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,989 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,506 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,880 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,894 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,614 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,892 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,555 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,908 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,561 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,727 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,074 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,581 |
| 1995 | 111 | #1,450 |
| 1990 | 221 | #878 |
| 1985 | 212 | #790 |
| 1980 | 147 | #997 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,943 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,216 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,328 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,581 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kati
- Kati Kovács Singer · b. 1944
- Kati Outinen Actor · b. 1961
- Kati Wilhelm Athlete · b. 1976
- Kati Wolf Singer · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kati mean?
A rare modern spelling variant of Katie, diminutive of the female given name Katherine.
How popular is the name Kati in 2025?
Kati did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kati?
4,772 babies have been named Kati in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kati most popular?
Kati peaked in 1986, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Kati a boy or girl name?
Kati is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kati rising or falling?
Kati is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kati?
Well-known people named Kati include Kati Kovács (singer), Kati Outinen (actor), Kati Wilhelm (athlete).