Katy
Female name · ↓ Falling
6,534
Total Births
1987
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Katy
Katy is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 6,534 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 61 births |
| 1890s | 110 births |
| 1900s | 164 births |
| 1910s | 48 births |
| 1920s | 125 births |
| 1930s | 152 births |
| 1940s | 175 births |
| 1950s | 173 births |
| 1960s | 487 births |
| 1970s | 970 births |
| 1980s | 2,290 births |
| 1990s | 1,342 births |
| 2000s | 437 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katy?
Katy has been given to 6,534 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1987 with 261 births that year.
Is Katy a boy or girl name?
Katy is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Katy most popular?
Katy was most popular in 1987, when 261 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Katy?
Katy first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).