How Many People Are Named Kathye?
Complete statistics for the name Kathye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kathye is a very rare female name, with only 262 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,259,122 Americans. The majority of those named Kathye are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 338 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kathye Through the Generations
Kathye has been a stable name through the generations, with its peak popularity occurring in 1954 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Kathye is 72, indicating that the name is predominantly held by older individuals. Of the 262 estimated living Kathyes in the US, 323 are over 60 years old, while only 15 are between 30 and 60, and none are under 30. This stark age distribution suggests that Kathye is a name deeply rooted in the past, with few younger generations adopting it.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kathye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kathye
How Many People Have the Name Kathye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 262 people in the United States currently share the name Kathye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,259,122 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kathye a Common or Rare Name?
Kathye 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.
What Does the Name Kathye Mean?
Kathye means "creative variant of Kathie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kathye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kathye Most Popular?
The name Kathye reached peak popularity in 1954, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kathye?
Approximately 262 people named Kathye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,259,122 Americans.
Is Kathye a rare name?
Kathye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,259,122 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kathye mean?
Kathye means "creative variant of Kathie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kathye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathye are male and 100% are female.
When was Kathye most popular?
Kathye peaked in 1954 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.