Holding steady.
Popularity of Katye since 1890
Babies named Katye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1986, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Katye's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katye is a vintage variation of Katie that first appeared in U.S. records in 1890, its peak year. Since then, the name has remained stable in usage but never reached high ranks, likely always falling outside the top 1000. It is a classic example of late 19th-century creative spelling, giving a familiar nickname a slightly distinctive twist.
Katye is a variant spelling of Katie, the common English diminutive of Katherine. Katherine itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning 'pure'. The name has been used since the Middle Ages, with spellings like Katye appearing in the late 19th century as a creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Katy
Sibling names for Katye
Names that share Katye's style, for a brother or sister.
