Kathie
Kathie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathie is a diminutive variant of Katherine, which ultimately derives from the 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 years. Today, it is recognized as a traditional, retro short-form name.
Popularity in the United States
15,086 babies in the United States have been named Kathie since 1880. It ranks #1271 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.1 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- PA (7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,313 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,066 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,618 |
| 1970-1980 | 957 |
| 1980-1990 | 368 |
| 1990-2000 | 330 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 66 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Kathie
- Kathie Lee Gifford: Television host, Singer
- Kathie Sullivan: Singer
Nicknames
Kate, Kat
Fun facts
- Kathie developed as an alternative spelling to Kathy, both originating as diminutives of Katherine.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.