Cathy
girl name#8362 in 2025Cathy entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #34 in 1958, ranks #8362 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#8362
rank today
#34
peak (1958)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4131 |
| 1920s | #3162 |
| 1930s | #1063 |
| 1940s | #245 |
| 1950s | #51 |
| 1960s | #88 |
| 1970s | #243 |
| 1980s | #589 |
| 1990s | #1179 |
| 2000s | #2112 |
| 2010s | #3412 |
| 2020s | #5878 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cathy has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 144,000 people named Cathy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cathy alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathy in 2025?
- Cathy ranks #8362 among US girl names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cathy most popular?
- Cathy peaked in 1958, reaching #34 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cathy with classmates?
- Cathy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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