The nameKaty
Katy is a friendly pet form of Katherine. It was a top 120 name in England and Wales in 1996.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Katy comes from Katherine, often linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
In England and Wales Katy reached 111th in 1996. Katy Perry made it a pop name.
Did you know?
- In April 2025 the singer Katy Perry flew on a short suborbital spaceflight with an all-female crew.
Famous people named Katy
- Katy Perry, singer
- Katy Hill, television presenter
Popularity of the name Katy
Katy in the United States
Katy was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 5,931 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Katy. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Katy in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 83 births a year on average, against 119 in the five years before.
Katy in the United Kingdom
Katy was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 3,173 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Katy. Half of all babies named Katy in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
Katy in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Katy
Names from the same generation as Katy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katy mean?
Katy comes from Katherine, often linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Katy?
Greek, through English.
Is Katy a girl's or a boy's name?
Katy is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Katy?
In 2024, Katy was the 2467th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 73 births.
What are the variants of the name Katy?
Variants and related names of Katy include Catherine and Katherine.
What are good sibling names for Katy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Tess, Sonia, Melia and Stacy for a sister, Jerome, Sébastien, Stephan and Denis for a brother.
Who are famous people named Katy?
Katy Perry, singer; Katy Hill, television presenter.