What is the origin of the name Kathy?

Kathy is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Kathy?

In 2023, 64 babies were named Kathy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kathy is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 64 ↘

All-Time Total: 334,084

Peak Year: 1958

Kathy is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is of Greek origin meaning "pure" or "unsullied."

Girl names closely related to Kathy

Wendy Janet Donna Ginger Callista Nami Tanya Cindy

Boy names closely related to Kathy

Nathen Mars Freddy Marlo Erwin Xavi Eliott Joshuah

Names with similar meaning to Kathy

Cailyn Caitlin Caitlyn Caitlynn Cara Caren Carin Carina

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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