Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathyann since 1951
Babies named Kathyann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathyann is a compound feminine name that blends the familiar forms Kathy and Ann. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951 and achieved its highest recorded usage in 1963, reflecting the era's fondness for double-barreled and hyphenated names. Since then, its frequency has declined and remained stable at very low levels, consistent with broader naming trends moving away from such combinations. The name's components carry distinct cultural associations: Kathy evokes the classic Katherine, while Ann has deep biblical and royal roots. Despite its decline, Kathyann remains a clear example of mid-century American naming creativity.
Kathyann is a compound name formed from Kathy (a diminutive of Katherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure') and Ann (from Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace'). It emerged in the mid-20th century, following the trend of blending two popular names to create a distinctive double-barreled given name. Its peak usage in the United States came in the 1960s, though it has since become less common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Ann, Katie
Variants: Kathy Ann, Kathy-Ann, Cathyann
Sibling names for Kathyann
Names that share Kathyann's style, for a brother or sister.
