Kathy
Kathy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathy is traditionally a short form of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, most often interpreted to mean 'pure'. Although predominantly used as a female given name, official U.S. records list a small number of male infants named Kathy. In contemporary usage, it is considered a nostalgic, mid-20th-century classic.
Popularity in the United States
739 babies in the United States have been named Kathy since 1880. It ranks #3937 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.1 %)
- OH (31.3 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 78 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 248 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While originally a nickname for Katherine or Kathleen, Kathy gained widespread popularity as an independent given name in the mid-1900s.
- Fewer than 1,000 male infants in the U.S. have been registered with the given name Kathy since 1880.