Name meaning & stats
Katie
Katie (English origin). 202,506 US babies since 1940, peak 1986. Notable Katies are 2.8× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A pet form of Catherine.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1986
202,506 US babies were named Katie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Katies end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 61 people |
| Footballer | 2.8× | High · 51 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 29 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | High · 25 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Katies show up 2.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Katie has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 86% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1986)