Kathi
Meaning
mid-20th-century American respelling of Kathy, pet form of Katherine, Greek for pure, given as a full name.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kathi peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
28 people · the #99,072 first name in Brazil · median age 40
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Kathi
People given the name Kathi in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kathi deep dive
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