Kathi
A 20th-century variant of Kathy, diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related names.
Every Kathi since 1938 — 10,109 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathi
Kathi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1938, 10,109 American babies have been named Kathi. Its peak came in 1958, when 824 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kathi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2001 | 5 | #16,615 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,971 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,914 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,672 |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,549 |
| 1970 | 171 | #812 |
| 1965 | 255 | #608 |
| 1960 | 681 | #368 |
| 1955 | 398 | #451 |
| 1950 | 159 | #672 |
| 1945 | 75 | #871 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,246 |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kathi mean?
A 20th-century variant of Kathy, diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related names.
How popular is the name Kathi in 2025?
Kathi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kathi?
10,109 babies have been named Kathi in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathi most popular?
Kathi peaked in 1958, when 824 newborns received the name.
Is Kathi a boy or girl name?
Kathi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathi rising or falling?
Kathi has been roughly stable over the past decade.