Kathy

Kathy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 64 girls in the United States.

Kathy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kathy

Kathy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kathy first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 1958, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 334,084 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kathy in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#14 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Kathy in 2024
64
Total since 1880
334,084

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kathy mean?

The meaning of Kathy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kathy a boy or girl name?

Kathy is a girl name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kathy?

Kathy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kathy?

Kathy first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 1958, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

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