Katy name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k(a)-ty
Meaning: Virginal and Form of Katherine
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What does Katy mean?

Of Old Greek origin, Cherished and Conifer Katy means "The Pure or Form of Katherine" mostly used in Norwegian, Swedish, English, Danish and Finnish is bestowed upon both sexes. Katy is version of sacred, enduring and pleasing Katie.

Katie is shortened form of Kate. Also Katie is abridged form of Carine. Katie is also diminutive of Karine. Originated from Old Greek, Popular and Enduring Katie, Katie means "Form of Katherine and Pure".

Katy is celebrated on 25th of November or the 29th of April.

How do I pronounce Katy?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Katy as k(a)-ty.

Variants of Katy

Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Katie, Cait, Katja, Caitie, Kaitlin, Katielee, Catelynn, Karine, Catharina, Ecaterina, Kate, Cathja, Katia, Jekaterina, Caytie, Kaetlin, Katalin, Caitlin

How popular is the name Katy?

a popular name in United States with over 20365 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At its zenith in 1987, 674 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 351st position.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 12 times In England and Wales, Katy was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 5040 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Also, A common name in France having over 6630 recievers in 71 years of usage.

When at the peak of its usage in 1975, it ranked 136th when 392 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Katy is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland.

But Katy is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in DR Congo. As per our estimate, over 140000 people has been named Katy globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300213289
202200219885
202100215586
202000219082
201900206591
2018001796113
2017001788116
2016001633133
2015001549142
2014001291184
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Katy in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0512639
Sweden059867
Norway051940
Denmark00310

Numerological analysis of Katy

Encourage people to do the right thing. Spread your knowledge and words of wisdom. What concerns you is your soul and how to keep yourself happy and aware. Your career success is inevitable. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. You are ambitious and courageous. Helping others makes your heart happy. You are a person of many talents. Stress hates your guts.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Katy

  •  Gergana came from Old Greek is substantially used in Bulgarian and is used for baby girls, meaning of Gergana is "Earthworker or Farmer"
  •  Jorck - Of Old Greek origin, Jorck means "Earthworker or Farmer" used as a baby boy name is prevalently used in Scandinavian
  •  Baptistine - Of Greek origin, Baptistine means "Immerse"
  •  Drew means Wise or Abbreviation of Andrew is chiefly used in English, Welsh and Scottish and is bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Old Greek, Old English and Germanic
  •  Magana is used dominantly in Sikh and Sindhi, Magana means "Delightful or Engrossed" bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Old Greek

Famous people named Katy

  • Katy Lederer, American poet and author of the memoir 'Poker Face: A Girlhood Among Gamblers'
  • Katy Deacon, British engineer involved
  • Katy Pullinger, British singer, television presenter
  • Katy Payne, American zoologist and researcher
  • Katy Jurado, Mexican film, stage, and television actress
  • Katy Rose, American singer, songwriter, producer
  • Katy Hill, English television presenter
  • Katy Gallagher, former Australian politician
  • Katy Manning, English actress best
  • Katy Clark, British Labour Party politician
  • Katy Taylor, American figure skater
  • Katy Carmichael, English actress, director and producer
  • Katy Sexton, : 1:00
  • Katy Kurtzman, American actress
  • Katy Selverstone, American actress
  • Katy Murphy, Scottish actress
  • Katy Grannan, American photographer
  • Katy Gardner, British author and anthropologist, best
  • Katy Steding, former collegiate and professional basketball player and the former head basketball coach at Boston University
  • Katy Fox, fictional character
  • Katy Garbi, Greek singer active in Greece and Cyprus
  • Katy Carr, British singer-songwriter and musician

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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