Kathi
Kathi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathi is a diminutive of the classic name Katherine, which traces its roots to the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. Historically popular as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in recent decades. It carries the traditional meaning associated with purity.
Popularity in the United States
10,109 babies in the United States have been named Kathi since 1880. It ranks #1631 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- OH (8 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 805 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,863 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,319 |
| 1970-1980 | 830 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Kathi
- Kathi Kamen Goldmark: author, musician
Fun facts
- Kathi peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s alongside other -i and -ie spelling variants.
- Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, traditionally associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure.