Kathy

Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-ee ]

Boy Name #42,553 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kathy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATH-ee.

Parents who love the name Kathy often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,553
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie

Also a Girl Name

Kathy is also used as a girl name, ranked #2694.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathy

Is Kathy a boy or girl name?

Kathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42553. As a girl name, it is ranked #2694. Kathy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kathy?

Kathy is pronounced k-ATH-ee.

How popular is the name Kathy?

Kathy is currently ranked #42553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kathy?

Common nicknames for Kathy include Kat, Kay, and Katie.

Is Kathy a common or rare name?

Kathy is an uncommon name, ranked #42553 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Katie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.