Cathey
girl nameCathey entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #724 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#724
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3782 |
| 1940s | #1444 |
| 1950s | #898 |
| 1960s | #1837 |
| 1970s | #5857 |
| 1980s | #10395 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Cathey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cathey alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathey in 2025?
- Cathey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cathey most popular?
- Cathey peaked in 1953, reaching #724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cathey with classmates?
- Cathey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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