How Many People Are Named Cathy?

170,634

people in the United States are named Cathy

1 in 1,963 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#443

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0509%

Of US population

Peak Year

1958

10,961 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KATH-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of CATHERINE.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 64.4 years old

Young (<30) 2,326
1.4%
Adult (30–60) 38,272
22.4%
Senior (>60) 130,036
76.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1918 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 14,552
Ohio 11,203
New York 10,716
Illinois 9,931
Texas 9,539
Pennsylvania 9,487
Michigan 7,640
Indiana 6,758
North Carolina 6,668
Georgia 5,647

💡 Fun Facts About "Cathy"

  • 20 babies were named Cathy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1958
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1918
  • Most popular in California

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