Katey Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Katey is an English name that evolved from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning 'pure'. It has transformed through various forms, including Katherine and Kate, before becoming popular in its current form in the 20th century. The name is often perceived as friendly and approachable, with notable figures such as Katey Sagal and Katey Perry contributing to its modern appeal.
The name Katey is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Katey has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Katey' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6731st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3627th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1783rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3329th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10807th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katey' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katey"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Katey is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly from the word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Latin/French), Katherine (Middle English), Kate (English), Katey (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Katey emerged as a popular variant in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Katherine, Catherine, Kate, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Katey is seen as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and cheerfulness.
Famous People
Katey Sagal, an American actress and singer, Katey Perry, an American singer and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katey"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Katey"
"Katey" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6731st of 12526 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3627th of 19264 | 282 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1783rd of 27321 | 1,189 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3329th of 35406 | 728 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10807th of 30306 | 104 |
Regional Popularity of "Katey" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Katey" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
93.43% 2744th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.96% 1878th/3685 |
45.16% 2021st/4475 |
50.12% 2603rd/5194 |
34.04% 2150th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
80.27% 4145th/5164 |
53.82% 3936th/7313 |
53.40% 3985th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Katey"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Katey" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.