Kathe
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- German Form Of Katherine
- Origin
- German
Kathe Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,077 baby girls have been named Kathe. The name peaked in 1951 with 56 US births that year (rank #1246).
Top States for Kathe
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kathe births are: New York (99), California (79), Ohio (26).
Other German-Origin Names Like Kathe
If you like Kathe's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kathe's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kathe
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Compare Kathe to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kathe against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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