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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KATH-ee //ˈkæθ.i//

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: English: Pure; Greek: Katharos (pure)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kathie is a diminutive form of Katherine, which has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. The etymology of Aikaterine is debated, but it is often linked to the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' This name made its way into Latin as 'Catherine,' and subsequently into Old French as 'Catherine' before evolving into various forms in English, including Kathie.

The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, particularly as the name gained popularity through the influence of saints and royal figures bearing the name, most notably Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated on November 25. Throughout history, the name Katherine has been borne by numerous notable figures, including queens and saints, which contributed to its enduring appeal.

In the 12th century, the name became widely recognized in England, partly due to the translation of religious texts and the veneration of saints. The name's association with purity and virtue, stemming from its etymological roots, has further solidified its significance in various cultures.

The name was popularized in literature and art, with references to Saint Catherine appearing in works from the medieval period onward. Culturally, the name Kathie and its variants have been associated with strength, resilience, and purity, resonating with various traditions and symbolisms over the centuries.

The diminutive form Kathie is often seen as a more affectionate or familiar version of Katherine, reflecting the warmth and intimacy of personal relationships. This connection to the broader cultural and historical significance of the name Katherine has allowed Kathie to maintain its relevance within the context of names derived from classical roots.

Famous people named Kathie

In this section, you will find notable people named Kathie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kathie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kathie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kathie Lee Gifford is a television host and singer best known for Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, Today, and her musical career.

Kathie Brown is a writer best known for her work in the field of children's literature and educational resources.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kathie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KatherineKatieKaraKylieKelseyKimberly

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kathie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KathyKatrinaKaitlynKaraKendraKylieKirstenKassie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kathie was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Kathie has ranked as high as #498 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Kathie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kathie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kathie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kathie.

Year Total Births Girl
2020 7 7
2018 8 8
2017 14 14
2016 5 5
2014 8 8
2013 6 6
2012 9 9
2011 11 11
2010 5 5
2009 11 11
2008 11 11
2007 13 13
2006 16 16
2005 15 15
2004 24 24
2003 14 14
2002 19 19
2001 20 20
2000 29 29
1999 15 15
1998 27 27
1997 45 45
1996 27 27
1995 36 36
1994 28 28
1993 42 42
1992 38 38
1991 40 40
1990 32 32
1989 44 44
1988 30 30
1987 38 38
1986 31 31
1985 28 28
1984 26 26
1983 34 34
1982 47 47
1981 42 42
1980 48 48
1979 47 47
1978 64 64
1977 56 56
1976 41 41
1975 69 69
1974 75 75
1973 107 107
1972 129 129
1971 171 171
1970 198 198
1969 191 191
1968 159 159
1967 163 163
1966 146 146
1965 207 207
1964 267 267
1963 281 281
1962 337 337
1961 397 397
1960 470 470
1959 516 516
1958 608 608
1957 557 557
1956 587 587
1955 782 782
1954 948 948
1953 835 835
1952 810 810
1951 789 789
1950 634 634
1949 574 574
1948 536 536
1947 489 489
1946 414 414
1945 315 315
1944 291 291
1943 254 254
1942 229 229
1941 129 129
1940 82 82
1939 38 38
1938 21 21
1937 14 14
1936 12 12
1935 14 14
1934 10 10
1933 7 7
1932 15 15
1931 7 7
1930 6 6
1929 7 7
1927 11 11
1926 5 5
1925 7 7
1924 8 8
1918 7 7

Top States for Kathie (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%