Kathy
Kathy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kathy
- A diminutive of the female given names Katherine and Kathleen, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
From Kath + -y.
How popular is Kathy?
Since 1880, 334,131 girls and 739 boys in the U.S. have been named Kathy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1077 in 1957. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kathy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Kathy
Names that peaked around the same time as Kathy and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kathy FAQ
What does the name Kathy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Katherine and Kathleen, also used as a formal given name. From Kath + -y.
How popular is the name Kathy?
Since 1880, 334,131 girls and 739 boys in the U.S. have been named Kathy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1077 in 1957. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kathy a boy or girl name?
Kathy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 334,131 girls and 739 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.