Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaytee since 1983
Babies named Kaytee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kaytee is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1983. Its spelling suggests a phonetic respelling of Katie, the diminutive of Katherine, or a blend of Kay with the suffix -ee, a common pattern in contemporary American coinages. The name reached its peak popularity in 2001, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Since the early 2000s, its usage has remained stable, appearing each year in modest numbers. While its exact origins are unclear, Kaytee fits a broader trend of creative spellings and -ee endings in American naming. It has not been associated with any particular state or region, as it has not been recorded as a top name in any state in the peak year of 2001.
Kaytee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. It is generally considered a phonetic respelling of Katie, the diminutive of Katherine, or an elaboration of the name Kay with the fashionable -ee suffix. The name peaked in 2001 and has remained in steady but limited use since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, K.T.
Sibling names for Kaytee
Names that share Kaytee's style, for a brother or sister.
