Kathy

Meaning of Kathy

Kathy is a short form of Katherine, meaning "pure". It implies innocence and cleanliness.

Kathy has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kathy

After ranking as high as #652 in 2000, Kathy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kathy

• Kathy Bates
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Kathy Griffin
  Comedian and actress
• Kathy Ireland
  Model and entrepreneur
• Kathy Najimy
  Actress and comedian
• Kathy Reichs
  Author and forensic anthropologist

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Questions about the name Kathy

What does the name Kathy mean?

Kathy means kathy is a short form of katherine, meaning "pure". it implies innocence and cleanliness, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Kathy a boy's or a girl's name?

Kathy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kathy?

Kathy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kathy most popular?

Kathy peaked at #652 in 2000.