Kathi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kathi originates from the Greek name Katherine, meaning 'pure'. It evolved through historical forms such as Catherine and Katherine, ultimately leading to the modern form Kathi. The name is often associated with traits of warmth and kindness. There is no significant biblical relevance. Kathi gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has several common variants, including Kathy and Kate.
The name Kathi is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kathi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kathi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2107th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 451st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1070th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5760th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Kathi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kathi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Kathi is derived from the Greek name 'Katherine', which means 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Catherine, Katherine, Kathi
Historical Usage
The name Kathi gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a diminutive of Katherine.
Variants & Derivatives
Kathy, Kat, Kate
Modern Popularity & Image
Kathi is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Kathi Goertzen, Kathi Lee Gifford
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kathi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kathi"
"Kathi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2107th of 9204 | 295 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 451st of 12526 | 7,761 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1070th of 19264 | 1,810 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5760th of 27321 | 226 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26403rd of 35406 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Kathi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kathi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1105th/1105 |
100.00% 1323rd/1323 |
- |
100.00% 830th/830 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 395th/395 |
100.00% 410th/410 |
100.00% 596th/596 |
100.00% 402nd/402 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 862nd/862 |
100.00% 977th/977 |
100.00% 1620th/1620 |
100.00% 1094th/1094 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kathi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kathi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.