Katie is a distinctive choice, ranked #547 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Katie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#547
US Rank #582
About the Name Katie
Katie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 238 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #9 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 20 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Katie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #582 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Katie
Unlikely. With around 71 UK babies named Katie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Katie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Katie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 238 places in the last five years. Its peak was #9 in 2004. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Katie is more popular in the UK (#547) than in the US (#582). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Katie include: Katie McCabe — Katie Alison McCabe is an Irish professional footballer who plays for English Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the Republic of Ireland national...; Katie Hopkins — Katie Olivia Hopkins is an English media personality, far-right political commentator, and former columnist and businesswoman.; Katie Feeney — Katherine Grace Feeney is an American social media personality and dancer with over 13 million followers across TikTok, Youtube, Instagram and Snapchat..
Katie ranks #582 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
71
UK babies named Katie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 238 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Katie
Likely around 1 other Katie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Katie Olivia Hopkins is an English media personality, far-right political commentator, and former columnist and businesswoman. She was a contestant on the third series of the reality show The Apprentice in 2007; following further appearances in the media, she became a columnist for British national newspapers, including The Sun and MailOnline.
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