Kathie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kathie is a diminutive form of Katherine, which has Greek origins and is associated with the meaning 'pure.' The name has evolved through various linguistic forms, including Aikaterine in Greek and Katherine in Latin and Old French. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and during the Victorian era due to religious associations. Today, Kathie is perceived as a warm and friendly name, with several common variants and notable people bearing the name.
The name Kathie is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest 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, Kathie 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, 'Kathie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5582nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 803rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 383rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1052nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3004th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6647th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15866th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kathie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kathie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Kathie is a diminutive form of Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The exact meaning of Katherine is uncertain, but it is often associated with the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Latin), Katherine (Old French), Kathie (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It saw renewed interest during the Victorian era.
Variants & Derivatives
Katherine, Catherine, Kitty, Kate, Kat
Modern Popularity & Image
Kathie is often viewed as a friendly and approachable name, associated with warmth and kindness. It has a vintage charm that appeals to many today.
Famous People
Kathie Lee Gifford, Kathie Brown, Kathie M. McGowan
Explore More Kathie Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kathie"
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 "Kathie"
"Kathie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5582nd of 9107 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 803rd of 9204 | 1,451 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 383rd of 12526 | 10,830 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1052nd of 19264 | 1,872 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3004th of 27321 | 563 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6647th of 35406 | 284 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15866th of 30306 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Kathie" 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 "Kathie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.29% 561st/1546 |
42.61% 663rd/1556 |
51.30% 1207th/2353 |
30.51% 472nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.47% 300th/2227 |
15.31% 372nd/2430 |
16.30% 465th/2853 |
13.26% 368th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.41% 893rd/2937 |
28.05% 977th/3483 |
36.61% 1288th/3518 |
30.44% 1231st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
75.62% 3384th/4475 |
77.76% 4039th/5194 |
35.65% 2252nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
46.70% 3485th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kathie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kathie" 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.