Total births
10,109
Girls' name · since 1938
Kathi
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 10,109 babies named Kathi, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10,109
- total births
- 1938–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
10,109 girls have been named Kathi since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kathi has been recorded 10,109 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2001.
- 10,109 total births
- 1938–2001 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10,109 girls have been named Kathi since 1938, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2001.
- 10,109
- total births
- 1938–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Kathi was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
824 babies were named Kathi in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Kathi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kathi splits its recorded history at 1968: 14% of all births land in the more recent half, 86% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 824 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kathi at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Kathi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2001
- Peak year (1958)
- 824
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Kathi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Kathi's strongest decade.
4,863 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Kathi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 805
1940s
805 births
- 1950s
1950s
4,863 births
- 1960s
1960s
3,319 births
- 1970s 830
1970s
830 births
- 1980s 213
1980s
213 births
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 4,863 births (48% of all-time use).
How Kathi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kathi's total volume
Kathi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kathi by state
Where Kathi concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,042 | 10.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 711 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 644 | 6.4% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 600 | 5.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 483 | 4.8% |
| #6 | Texas | | 414 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 380 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 332 | 3.3% |
California share of Kathi's total US births 10.3%
Even split
1,042 of 10,109 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 47 reporting states.
Kathi appears in 47 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathi? ▼
Kathi has been given to 10,109 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 824 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Kathi most popular? ▼
Kathi was most popular in the 1950s decade with 4,863 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Kathi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kathi are California (1,042 births), New York (711 births), Ohio (644 births).
How long has the name Kathi been used? ▼
Records for Kathi go back to 1938, giving 64 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Kathi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kathi's data
- Kathi's decade-level peak was the 1950s (4,863 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kathis (1,042 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kathi
Nearby Names Like Kathi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kathi
Kathleen Girl
#1099 713,645 births
Katherine Girl
#175 650,926 births
Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
#576 241,285 births
Compare Kathi side by side: Kathi vs Kathleen Kathi vs Katherine Kathi vs Kathryn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kathi: Baby Name Since 1938 - 10,109 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kathi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kathi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.