NAME PROFILE
Kathe
Derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'; it characterizes a person who is independent, versatile, and possesses a strong, resilient spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,077 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1948 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 1966 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 38%CA — 32%OH — 15%IL — 9%MI — 6%
Notable People
Karel Čapek (Author, R.U.R.) · Karel Gott (Singer, Lady Carneval) · Karel Appel (Painter, Questioning Children) · Karel Reisz (Film Director, The French Lieutenant's Woman) · Karel Roden (Actor, Hellboy)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KarRellyKary
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