Declining since 1988, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kattie since 1880
Babies named Kattie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kattie's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 118 |
| 1890s | 198 |
| 1900s | 336 |
| 1910s | 629 |
| 1920s | 785 |
| 1930s | 651 |
| 1940s | 523 |
| 1950s | 390 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 207 |
| 1980s | 604 |
| 1990s | 499 |
| 2000s | 320 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Kattie is a variant spelling of Katie that saw its peak in 1910, when it ranked highest in recorded usage. Since 1988, its trajectory has been falling, placing it at rank 11,932 in the most recent year 2025, where it occurs in approximately 1 in 229,610 births. As a diminutive of Catherine, the name carries the meaning of 'pure' and has been used as a familiar form for centuries. Kattie was most common in the 1910s, reflecting the era's preference for -ie endings and simplified spellings. While no top states are recorded for this spelling, its historical use aligns with widespread American naming patterns of the early 20th century.
Kattie is a variant spelling of Katie, a diminutive of Catherine. Catherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterinē, of debated origin; it has been associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure'. The name spread through early Christian veneration and became common across Europe. Kattie was most popular in the early 1900s, a period when many simplified spellings of Katherine were in use.
Where Kattie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Katie
Sibling names for Kattie
Names that share Kattie's style, for a brother or sister.
