Katy

Meaning of Katy

Katy is a short form of Katherine, meaning "pure."

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

Popularity of Katy

After ranking as high as #935 in 2002, Katy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Katy

• Katy Perry
  Pop singer and songwriter
• Katie Holmes
  Actress in film and television
• Katy Tur
  American broadcast journalist
• Katie Couric
  American television journalist
• Katy B
  English singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Katy

What does the name Katy mean?

Katy means katy is a short form of katherine, meaning "pure.", and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Katy?

Katy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Katy most popular?

Katy peaked at #935 in 2002.