Kathy Name Popularity and Statistics
Kathy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kathy?
Kathy is spelled K-A-T-H-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Kathy Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,249
Recorded Births48
- Girls usage fell 555 places to #3,249 and recorded 16 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kathy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 48 | #3,249 |
| 2024 | Girls | 64 | #2,694 |
| 2023 | Girls | 60 | #2,823 |
| 2022 | Girls | 75 | #2,425 |
| 2021 | Girls | 72 | #2,460 |
| 2020 | Girls | 83 | #2,170 |
| 2019 | Girls | 76 | #2,355 |
| 2018 | Girls | 91 | #2,098 |
| 2017 | Girls | 111 | #1,842 |
| 2016 | Girls | 159 | #1,446 |
| 2015 | Girls | 126 | #1,685 |
| 2014 | Girls | 142 | #1,534 |
| 2013 | Girls | 139 | #1,557 |
| 2012 | Girls | 176 | #1,334 |
| 2011 | Girls | 171 | #1,348 |
| 2010 | Girls | 190 | #1,260 |
| 2009 | Girls | 204 | #1,218 |
| 2008 | Girls | 268 | #991 |
| 2007 | Girls | 294 | #921 |
| 2006 | Girls | 294 | #903 |
| 2005 | Girls | 286 | #883 |
| 2004 | Girls | 283 | #869 |
| 2003 | Girls | 308 | #803 |
| 2002 | Girls | 362 | #693 |
When Was Kathy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1958 · Girls
23,938 recorded births
National rank #14
1959 · Girls
21,814 recorded births
National rank #15
1957 · Girls
20,237 recorded births
National rank #20
1960 · Girls
18,478 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Kathy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #1,392 | 5 |
| CA | #2,093 | 9 |