How Many People Are Named Katy?
Complete statistics for the name Katy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katy, a very rare female name, is held by just 18,252 people in the US, making up 1 in 18,080 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1987 with 674 births, but now it's seen as a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 20,884 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katy Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Katy has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has waned since its peak in 1987. Today, it's most commonly found among those aged 30 to 60, with 56% of the name's bearers falling into this age group. Interestingly, there's a significant younger contingent too, with 23% under 30, showing that while the name may be declining in new births, it remains relevant across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Katy
Katy is a feminine given name. It is a variant spelling of Katie and Katey. Katy may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Katy
How Many People Have the Name Katy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,252 people in the United States currently share the name Katy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,080 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katy a Common or Rare Name?
Katy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Katy Mean?
Katy means "creative variant of Kate" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katy Most Popular?
The name Katy reached peak popularity in 1987, with 674 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Katy?
Approximately 18,252 people named Katy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,884. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,080 Americans.
Is Katy a rare name?
Katy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,080 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katy mean?
Katy means "creative variant of Kate" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Katy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katy are male and 100% are female.
When was Katy most popular?
Katy peaked in 1987 with 674 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.