Katie
Every Katie since 1880 — 241,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katie
Katie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #646 in 2025 with 447 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 241,784 American babies have been named Katie. Its peak came in 1986, when 8,371 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 Katie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 447 | #646 | — | — |
| 2024 | 526 | #577 | — | — |
| 2023 | 578 | #526 | — | — |
| 2022 | 549 | #556 | — | — |
| 2021 | 587 | #525 | — | — |
| 2020 | 637 | #480 | — | — |
| 2019 | 688 | #453 | — | — |
| 2018 | 723 | #443 | — | — |
| 2017 | 786 | #399 | — | — |
| 2016 | 905 | #362 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,061 | #307 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,171 | #279 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,329 | #240 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,452 | #219 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,676 | #190 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,908 | #161 | 5 | #13,301 |
| 2009 | 2,255 | #143 | — | — |
| 2008 | 2,683 | #126 | 5 | #13,594 |
| 2007 | 3,003 | #114 | 8 | #9,341 |
| 2006 | 3,104 | #106 | — | — |
| 2005 | 3,177 | #99 | 9 | #7,999 |
| 2004 | 3,226 | #102 | 9 | #7,880 |
| 2003 | 3,219 | #107 | — | — |
| 2002 | 3,247 | #103 | — | — |
| 2001 | 3,280 | #99 | — | — |
| 2000 | 3,413 | #95 | — | — |
| 1995 | 4,482 | #77 | 5 | #9,601 |
| 1990 | 6,514 | #53 | 16 | #3,698 |
| 1985 | 7,995 | #39 | 28 | #2,045 |
| 1980 | 6,137 | #44 | 27 | #2,029 |
| 1975 | 1,296 | #194 | 5 | #5,904 |
| 1970 | 704 | #355 | — | — |
| 1965 | 453 | #446 | — | — |
| 1960 | 593 | #388 | — | — |
| 1955 | 477 | #400 | — | — |
| 1950 | 505 | #352 | — | — |
| 1945 | 576 | #289 | 7 | #2,875 |
| 1940 | 636 | #250 | — | — |
| 1935 | 731 | #229 | — | — |
| 1930 | 737 | #226 | 6 | #3,809 |
| 1925 | 1,003 | #202 | 10 | #2,849 |
| 1920 | 1,121 | #184 | 5 | #4,639 |
| 1915 | 937 | #181 | — | — |
| 1910 | 672 | #122 | — | — |
| 1905 | 553 | #113 | 5 | #1,334 |
| 1900 | 618 | #107 | — | — |
| 1895 | 536 | #100 | — | — |
| 1890 | 509 | #87 | — | — |
| 1885 | 388 | #81 | — | — |
| 1880 | 303 | #76 | — | — |
Famous people named Katie
- Katie McGrath Actor · b. 1983
- Katie Holmes Actor · b. 1978
- Katie Melua Singer · b. 1984
- Katie Cassidy Actor · b. 1986
- Katie Couric Writer · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katie in 2025?
Katie ranked #646 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 447 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katie?
241,784 babies have been named Katie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katie most popular?
Katie peaked in 1986, when 8,371 newborns received the name.
Is Katie a boy or girl name?
Katie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katie rising or falling?
Katie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Katie?
Well-known people named Katie include Katie McGrath (actor), Katie Holmes (actor), Katie Melua (singer).