Cathi
girl nameCathi entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #796 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#796
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2196 |
| 1950s | #1066 |
| 1960s | #1163 |
| 1970s | #2984 |
| 1980s | #6452 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Cathi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cathi alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathi in 2025?
- Cathi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cathi most popular?
- Cathi peaked in 1958, reaching #796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cathi with classmates?
- Cathi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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