Kathi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkæθi/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

Kathi is derived from the Greek name 'Katherine', which means 'pure'.

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Meaning

pure

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Language Evolution

Catherine, Katherine, Kathi

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Historical Usage

The name Kathi gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a diminutive of Katherine.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kathy, Kat, Kate

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Modern Popularity & Image

Kathi is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.

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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)
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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.