Katie
Pronunciation: [ k-AYT-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 374 babies have been named Katie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,476 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,476
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Katie is also used as a girl name, ranked #580.
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About the Name Katie
Katie is a boy name .
Is Katie a boy or girl name? Katie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,476 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #580. Katie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Katie is currently ranked #30,476 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katie include Kat, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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