Katie

Meaning of Katie

Katie is usually a short form of Katherine. It means "pure."

Katie has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Katie

Katie has cooled off, slipping to #646 in 2025, down from a peak of #95 in 2000.

Notable people named Katie

• Katie Holmes
  Actress, "Dawson's Creek"
• Katie Couric
  Broadcast journalist, author
• Katie Perry
  Singer, songwriter, actress
• Katie Ledecky
  Olympic swimmer, record holder
• Katie Leclerc
  Actress, "Switched at Birth"

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Questions about the name Katie

What does the name Katie mean?

Katie means katie is usually a short form of katherine. it means "pure.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Katie a boy's or a girl's name?

Katie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Katie?

In 2025, Katie ranked #646 for girls, down from #579 the year before.

When was Katie most popular?

Katie peaked at #95 in 2000.