Kathy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Chaste
Background: The name Kathy originates as a diminutive of Katherine, which is derived from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.' This name has evolved over time into various forms and has been commonly used in English-speaking countries.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#113
Total births
334,823
Most popular decade
1950s
(474,678 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,154 ranks)
Years in Top 100
26
First recorded year
1910
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1942
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #2,712
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 50
- Peak rank
- #1,075
- Most recent year
- 1988
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #7,268
Female
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,398
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 23,940
- Peak rank
- #14
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 64
- Recent rank
- #2,688
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).