Katie
Meaning: Echoing with tenderness and familial warmth
Origin: English (diminutive)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #23
Total births: 12,634
History: Katie became hugely popular in Ireland from the 1990s, a warm and approachable name embraced across all four provinces. Katie Taylor from Bray, County Wicklow, became Ireland's greatest female athlete, winning Olympic gold in boxing at London 2012 and unifying world titles as a professional. Her achievements made the name synonymous with Irish sporting excellence and determination. Katie also thrived in Irish traditional music circles, schools, and communities nationwide.
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Every number here comes directly from Ireland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #41 |
| Babies named Katie in 2025 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 12,634 |
| Peak year | 2008 (667 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1973–2025 (50 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 11 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 Ireland?
Katie ranked #41 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Katie most popular?
Katie peaked in 2008 with 667 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Katie a boy or girl name?
Katie is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Katies in registered births are female.
Is the name Katie rising or falling in popularity?
Katie has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #30 in 2020 to #41 in 2025.
How long has Katie been recorded in Ireland?
Katie appears in birth records in Ireland across 50 years — from 1973 through 2025.