Kathy
Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kathy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 661 babies have been named Kathy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,553 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,553
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kathy is also used as a girl name, ranked #2694.
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About the Name Kathy
Kathy is a boy name .
Is Kathy a boy or girl name? Kathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,553 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,694. Kathy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kathy is currently ranked #42,553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathy include Kat, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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