Kady Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kady is a name of English origin, derived as a diminutive of Katherine, which means 'pure'. It has evolved through various historical forms, including Catherine and Katy. The name is associated with modern and youthful traits and has gained popularity in the late 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kady is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kady has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kady' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7577th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1684th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2397th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4952nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kady' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kady"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdi/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Kady is a modern diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has Greek origins meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Catherine, Katherine, Katy, Kady
Historical Usage
Kady gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a trendy and informal variation of Katherine.
Variants & Derivatives
Katy, Katie, Kat, Cady
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kady is perceived as a youthful and modern name, often associated with friendliness and approachability.
Famous People
Kady McDermott, Kady Z., Kady Maloney
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kady"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kady"
"Kady" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7577th of 19264 | 84 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1684th of 27321 | 1,298 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2397th of 35406 | 1,168 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4952nd of 30306 | 323 |
Regional Popularity of "Kady" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kady" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.49% 1713th/3685 |
38.55% 1725th/4475 |
39.06% 2029th/5194 |
29.52% 1865th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.96% 3297th/4582 |
49.86% 2575th/5164 |
38.59% 2822nd/7313 |
39.92% 2979th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
76.47% 5217th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kady"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kady" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.