Catie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-tee /ˈkeɪ.ti/High

Meaning: A spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek associated with 'pure.' A bright, friendly classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright spelling of Katie: Catie means 'pure' (said 'KAY-tee'). Sweet, friendly, and classic.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek associated with 'pure.' A bright, friendly classic.

U.S. rank (2025)#13537 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,033

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catie spells Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, linked to the Greek 'pure.' It reads sweet and familiar - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KAY-tee').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Katie. Rare, sweet, and friendly.

Did you know? Catie is a spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure' - a bright, friendly classic (said 'KAY-tee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Catie — Katie variant; short for Catherine; 'pure'

Variations

KatieKatyKaytie

Nicknames

CatCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catie mean?

Catie is a spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from Greek 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Catie?

It's said KAY-tee /ˈkeɪ.ti/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Catie a boy or girl name?

Catie is a girl's name.

How popular is Catie?

Catie is a rare name in the U.S.