Kathi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKATH-ee / /ˈkæθ.i/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: pure; English: short form of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Kathi is often considered a diminutive of Katherine, which has roots in Greek culture. The name Katherine has been popular in various forms across different cultures and languages. Kathi gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Kathi experienced a peak in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kathy
- Kathe
International Variants
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Catherine (French)
- Catarina (Spanish)
Famous people named Kathi
Kathi Goertzen was a well-known American television news anchor in Seattle.
Kathi Wilcox is an American musician, best known as the bassist for the band Bikini Kill.
Kathi Appelt is an American author of children's books, recognized for her contributions to children's literature.
Kathi McGowan is a British television presenter and journalist, known for her work in the media.
Fictional characters named Kathi
Kathi is a character in the book series 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd.
Kathi is a supporting character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kathi was first seen in the United States in 1938. Kathi has ranked as high as #561 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kathi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kathi (1980)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1938 | 5 |
1939 | 10 |
1940 | 14 |
1941 | 17 |
1942 | 39 |
1943 | 76 |
1944 | 59 |
1945 | 75 |
1946 | 117 |
1947 | 142 |
1948 | 147 |
1949 | 119 |
1950 | 159 |
1951 | 247 |
1952 | 275 |
1953 | 438 |
1954 | 740 |
1955 | 398 |
1956 | 402 |
1957 | 624 |
1958 | 825 |
1959 | 755 |
1960 | 681 |
1961 | 536 |
1962 | 456 |
1963 | 370 |
1964 | 330 |
1965 | 255 |
1966 | 166 |
1967 | 184 |
1968 | 157 |
1969 | 183 |
1970 | 171 |
1971 | 151 |
1972 | 116 |
1973 | 83 |
1974 | 69 |
1975 | 65 |
1976 | 48 |
1977 | 45 |
1978 | 42 |
1979 | 40 |
1980 | 35 |
1981 | 37 |
1982 | 27 |
1983 | 27 |
1984 | 19 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 14 |
1987 | 13 |
1988 | 10 |
1989 | 10 |
1990 | 15 |
1991 | 7 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 6 |
1998 | 7 |
1999 | 5 |
2001 | 5 |