Katy

Pronunciation: [ k-AYT-ee ]

Boy Name #25,890 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Katy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AYT-ee.

Parents who love the name Katy often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,890
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kato #2796

Also a Girl Name

Katy is also used as a girl name, ranked #2460.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katy

Is Katy a boy or girl name?

Katy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25890. As a girl name, it is ranked #2460. Katy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Katy?

Katy is pronounced k-AYT-ee.

How popular is the name Katy?

Katy is currently ranked #25890 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Katy a common or rare name?

Katy is an uncommon name, ranked #25890 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Katy

Katy is a boy name .

Is Katy a boy or girl name? Katy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,890 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,460. Katy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Katy is currently ranked #25,890 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Katy include Kato . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.