Kathy
4 countries#3249 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kathy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
334,870 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #3249 · peaked in 1958 with 23,983 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,557 births recorded 1948–2021 · peaked in 1973 with 227 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Bas-Rhin, Moselle, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
111 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
108 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kathy’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #903 | — |
| 2007 | #921 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #991 | ↓70 |
| 2009 | #1218 | ↓227 |
| 2010 | #1260 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #1348 | ↓88 |
| 2012 | #1334 | ↑14 |
| 2013 | #1557 | ↓223 |
| 2014 | #1534 | ↑23 |
| 2015 | #1685 | ↓151 |
| 2016 | #1446 | ↑239 |
| 2017 | #1842 | ↓396 |
| 2018 | #2098 | ↓256 |
| 2019 | #2355 | ↓257 |
| 2020 | #2170 | ↑185 |
| 2021 | #2460 | ↓290 |
| 2022 | #2425 | ↑35 |
| 2023 | #2823 | ↓398 |
| 2024 | #2694 | ↑129 |
| 2025 | #3249 | ↓555 |
Frequently asked questions about Kathy
Is Kathy a popular name?
Yes — Kathy currently ranks #3249 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kathy more common for boys or girls?
Kathy is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kathy most popular?
Kathy peaked in 1958 in United States, with 23,983 recorded births that year.
Is Kathy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kathy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2398 in 1910 to #3249 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kathy?
At least 339,538 babies have been recorded with the name Kathy across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kathy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kathy appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kathy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kathy include Jordynn, Kambree, Keegan, Kendal.
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