Cathal
boy nameCathal entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #6316 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#6316
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8479 |
| 2000s | #9055 |
| 2010s | #12086 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cathal are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cathal alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathal in 2025?
- Cathal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cathal most popular?
- Cathal peaked in 2000, reaching #6316 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cathal with classmates?
- Cathal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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