Katie
Meaning: Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth
Origin: English (diminutive)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #230
Total births: 5,392
History: Diminutive of Katherine meaning pure. Katie peaked in Ontario in the 1990s. A friendly Canadian favourite.
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| Current rank (2024) | #841 |
| Babies named Katie in 2024 | 14 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 5,392 |
| Peak year | 1986 (253 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #49 |
| Years in records | 1917–2024 (76 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 338 spots |
Frequently asked about Katie
What does the name Katie mean?
Katie means “Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Katie?
Katie has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth”.
How popular is Katie in Canada?
Katie ranked #841 in Canada in 2024 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Katie most popular?
Katie peaked in 1986 with 253 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Katie a boy or girl name?
Katie is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Katies in registered births are female.
Is the name Katie rising or falling in popularity?
Katie has fallen 338 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #503 in 2019 to #841 in 2024.
How long has Katie been recorded in Canada?
Katie appears in birth records in Canada across 76 years — from 1917 through 2024.