Kathy
Kathy is a diminutive of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' It became popular as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#2701 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1950s-1970s
- •Often considered a nickname but works perfectly as a standalone name
- •Has a warm, friendly quality that makes it approachable
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Famous People
Kathy Bates
Academy Award-winning actress
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Kathy Ireland
Supermodel and entrepreneur
Kathy Reichs
Forensic anthropologist and crime novelist
Statistics
334,084
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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