US Popularity:4321
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Of Katherine; Pure
Kathy is a girl’s name of Greek origin. A diminutive of Katherine, which derives from the Greek καθαρός (katharos), Kathy can also be used as a given name in its own right. It means “pure.” Kathy peaked at No. 14 in popularity in 1958, and while it has declined since, it has remained popular. However, girls these days are more likely to go by Katie or Kate. Nevertheless, Kathy is a great choice for baby precisely because it is adorably (and fashionably) retro.

Kathy Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kathy is currently #3243 on The Bump
Girl:Kathy is currently #1450 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kathy is currently #4321 in U.S. births
Girl:Kathy is currently #1530 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4321
in 2022
+ 123
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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