Katy
A diminutive of the female given name Katherine, variant of Katie.
Every Katy since 1880 — 20,957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katy
Katy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,709 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 20,957 American babies have been named Katy. Its peak came in 1987, when 674 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Katy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,709 | — | — |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,476 | — | — |
| 2023 | 89 | #2,150 | — | — |
| 2022 | 85 | #2,220 | — | — |
| 2021 | 87 | #2,164 | — | — |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,208 | — | — |
| 2019 | 91 | #2,081 | — | — |
| 2018 | 113 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 2017 | 116 | #1,795 | — | — |
| 2016 | 133 | #1,640 | — | — |
| 2015 | 143 | #1,547 | — | — |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,296 | — | — |
| 2013 | 160 | #1,424 | — | — |
| 2012 | 165 | #1,401 | — | — |
| 2011 | 201 | #1,200 | — | — |
| 2010 | 185 | #1,290 | — | — |
| 2009 | 194 | #1,260 | — | — |
| 2008 | 214 | #1,192 | — | — |
| 2007 | 217 | #1,175 | — | — |
| 2006 | 210 | #1,161 | — | — |
| 2005 | 226 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 2004 | 240 | #988 | — | — |
| 2003 | 233 | #994 | — | — |
| 2002 | 240 | #935 | — | — |
| 2001 | 218 | #987 | — | — |
| 2000 | 220 | #964 | — | — |
| 1995 | 328 | #654 | — | — |
| 1990 | 470 | #511 | — | — |
| 1985 | 654 | #362 | — | — |
| 1980 | 503 | #429 | 5 | #6,762 |
| 1975 | 207 | #714 | — | — |
| 1970 | 165 | #831 | — | — |
| 1965 | 140 | #843 | — | — |
| 1960 | 185 | #752 | — | — |
| 1955 | 66 | #1,248 | — | — |
| 1950 | 76 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1945 | 55 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 1940 | 81 | #788 | — | — |
| 1935 | 57 | #917 | — | — |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 1925 | 65 | #926 | — | — |
| 1920 | 57 | #974 | — | — |
| 1915 | 41 | #1,046 | — | — |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,146 | — | — |
| 1905 | 15 | #988 | — | — |
| 1900 | 17 | #929 | — | — |
| 1895 | 17 | #780 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #775 | — | — |
| 1885 | 7 | #877 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #708 | — | — |
Famous people named Katy
- Katy Perry Singer · b. 1984
- Katy Jurado Actor · 1924–2002
- Katy Bødtger Singer · 1932–2017
- Katy Garbi Singer · b. 1961
- Katy Mixon Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Katherine, variant of Katie.
How popular is the name Katy in 2025?
Katy ranked #2,709 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katy?
20,957 babies have been named Katy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katy most popular?
Katy peaked in 1987, when 674 newborns received the name.
Is Katy a boy or girl name?
Katy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katy rising or falling?
Katy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Katy?
Well-known people named Katy include Katy Perry (singer), Katy Jurado (actor), Katy Bødtger (singer).