How Many People Are Named Katye?
Complete statistics for the name Katye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katye is a very rare female name, with only 336 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 982,762 Americans. The oldest generation holds the majority, with 33% over 60, showing a strong preference for this name among older demographics.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 483 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: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katye Through the Generations
Katye has seen its peak popularity in 1986 when 16 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, though it remains a name between classic and modern tastes. With an average age of 57, Katye is predominantly found among the older generation, with 33% over 60, 47% aged 30-60, and only 20% under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Katye
How Many People Have the Name Katye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 336 people in the United States currently share the name Katye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 982,762 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katye a Common or Rare Name?
Katye 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 Katye Mean?
Katye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katye in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Katye Most Popular?
The name Katye reached peak popularity in 1986, with 16 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 Katye?
Approximately 336 people named Katye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 483. That works out to roughly 1 in 982,762 Americans.
Is Katye a rare name?
Katye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 982,762 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katye mean?
Katye means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Katye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Katye are male and 99% are female.
When was Katye most popular?
Katye peaked in 1986 with 16 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.