Girl
Cathy
pure
About Cathy
Cathy embodies classic American naming traditions with its straightforward spelling and pronunciation.
The name carries a rich cultural heritage spanning multiple generations, connecting its bearer to a legacy of notable namesakes across various fields.
Cathy strikes an effective balance between familiarity and distinction, recognized universally while avoiding the overuse of more common classics.
The name's compact structure functions effectively in both casual and formal contexts, requiring no adjustments across different settings.
Cathy demonstrates remarkable cross-generational appeal, maintaining relevance through multiple naming eras while never appearing dated.
The name pairs exceptionally well with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering versatility in full-name construction.
Cathy's enduring presence in naming records speaks to its timeless quality and continued relevance.
Popularity of the Name Cathy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | #893 | |||
| 1936 | #943 | |||
| 1937 | #811 | |||
| 1938 | #725 | |||
| 1939 | #559 | |||
| 1940 | #496 | |||
| 1941 | #389 | |||
| 1942 | #315 | |||
| 1943 | #282 | |||
| 1944 | #264 | |||
| 1945 | #231 | |||
| 1946 | #167 | |||
| 1947 | #119 | |||
| 1948 | #104 | |||
| 1949 | #81 | |||
| 1950 | #75 | |||
| 1951 | #71 | |||
| 1952 | #56 | |||
| 1953 | #56 | |||
| 1954 | #59 | |||
| 1955 | #44 | |||
| 1956 | #36 | |||
| 1957 | #39 | |||
| 1958 | #34 | |||
| 1959 | #39 | |||
| 1960 | #46 | |||
| 1961 | #55 | |||
| 1962 | #62 | |||
| 1963 | #67 | |||
| 1964 | #75 | #383 | ||
| 1965 | #88 | |||
| 1966 | #99 | |||
| 1967 | #118 | #415 | ||
| 1968 | #134 | #363 | ||
| 1969 | #133 | #326 | ||
| 1970 | #137 | #315 | #337 | |
| 1971 | #141 | #262 | ||
| 1972 | #169 | #338 | ||
| 1973 | #185 | #256 | ||
| 1974 | #222 | #220 | ||
| 1975 | #252 | #252 | ||
| 1976 | #283 | #272 | ||
| 1977 | #319 | #229 | ||
| 1978 | #340 | #236 | ||
| 1979 | #380 | #233 | ||
| 1980 | #402 | #202 | ||
| 1981 | #412 | #225 | ||
| 1982 | #443 | #202 | ||
| 1983 | #514 | #336 | #209 | |
| 1984 | #522 | #188 | ||
| 1985 | #548 | #215 | ||
| 1986 | #671 | #168 | ||
| 1987 | #734 | #211 | ||
| 1988 | #807 | #186 | ||
| 1989 | #836 | #219 | ||
| 1990 | #914 | #204 | ||
| 1991 | #913 | #226 | #424 | |
| 1992 | #204 | #411 | ||
| 1993 | #176 | #421 | ||
| 1994 | #199 | #452 | ||
| 1995 | #266 | #597 | ||
| 1996 | #219 | #488 | ||
| 1997 | #279 | #654 | ||
| 1998 | #273 | #786 | ||
| 1999 | #329 | #767 | ||
| 2000 | #241 | #634 | ||
| 2001 | #405 | #762 | ||
| 2002 | #461 | #746 | ||
| 2003 | #450 | |||
| 2004 | #343 | #830 | ||
| 2005 | #604 | |||
| 2006 | #655 | |||
| 2007 | #435 | |||
| 2008 | #552 | |||
| 2009 | #657 | |||
| 2010 | #599 | |||
| 2011 | #702 | |||
| 2012 | #687 | |||
| 2014 | #670 | |||
| 2015 | #669 | |||
| 2017 | #883 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cathy
Names Similar to Cathy
Nicknames for Cathy
- Cat
- Cath
- Catty
- Thea
