Though in recent years, more refined iterations such as Katelyn or Katherine exceeded the dressed-down Katy in popularity, new spates of parents — whether they know it or not — might be naming their children after superstar Katy Perry. Combining classic English origins with the glittery varnish of a pop legend, here is a youthful and fresh name sure to make a comeback. Like a firework.
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How popular is Katy? Here's how many babies were named Katy over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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