Kati Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kati is a diminutive of Katalin, originating from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means 'pure'. The name has evolved through various forms, including Latin and Hungarian. Kati is known for its friendly and approachable connotation, although it does not have biblical relevance. The name gained popularity around the 20th century and has several variants like Katherine and Katie.
The name Kati is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Kati 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, 'Kati' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5018th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1861st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 931st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3402nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11771st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kati' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kati"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪti/
Origin
Hungarian
Etymology
Kati is a diminutive form of the name Katalin, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catharina (Latin), Katalin (Hungarian), Kati (diminutive form)
Historical Usage
The name Kati gained popularity in Hungary and other countries as a common diminutive for Katalin, especially in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Katherine, Katalin, Katya, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Kati is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Kati Marton (journalist and author), Kati Willems (athlete)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kati"
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 "Kati"
"Kati" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5018th of 12526 | 115 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1861st of 19264 | 777 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 931st of 27321 | 3,082 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3402nd of 35406 | 707 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11771st of 30306 | 90 |
Regional Popularity of "Kati" 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 "Kati" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
46.27% 1359th/2937 |
56.19% 1957th/3483 |
61.26% 2155th/3518 |
42.43% 1716th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.32% 675th/3685 |
24.60% 1101st/4475 |
20.87% 1084th/5194 |
18.90% 1194th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
79.11% 3625th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
51.61% 3774th/7313 |
49.70% 3709th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kati"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kati" 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.