How Many People Are Named Kathie?
Complete statistics for the name Kathie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kathie, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 27,618 Americans bearing it. That's just 11,949 people today, making it quite unique. The majority, 83%, are over 60, showing its strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 15,086 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kathie Through the Generations
Kathie peaked in popularity in 1954 with 948 births, reflecting a time when this name was more commonly chosen. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a noticeable decline in usage. People named Kathie are predominantly over 60, with 12,526 individuals in this age group, indicating a significant skew towards older demographics. Only 332 are under 30, suggesting that younger generations aren't adopting the name as frequently as their grandparents did.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kathie's English roots
📄 About the Name Kathie
How Many People Have the Name Kathie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,949 people in the United States currently share the name Kathie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kathie a Common or Rare Name?
Kathie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kathie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kathie Most Popular?
The name Kathie reached peak popularity in 1954, with 948 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kathie?
Approximately 11,949 people named Kathie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,086. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,618 Americans.
Is Kathie a rare name?
Kathie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kathie mean?
The meaning and origin of Kathie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Kathie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathie are male and 100% are female.
When was Kathie most popular?
Kathie peaked in 1954 with 948 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.