Cathy
Peaked at #34 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1918, Cathy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Cathy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#34
in 1958
Current rank
#5968
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1918–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Cathy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1958, ranking #34 nationally with 10,942 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3338 (2014) to #5968 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Cathy ranks #5968 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,968 | 20 |
| 2023 | #5,153 | 25 |
| 2022 | #6,033 | 20 |
| 2021 | #5,600 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,284 | 32 |
| 2019 | #4,563 | 30 |
| 2018 | #3,515 | 44 |
| 2017 | #4,498 | 31 |
Cathy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1645
in 1956
Last ranked
#5318
in 1974
Years tracked
28
1945–1974
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1945, Cathy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1956, ranking #1645 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Cathy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1974, when it stood at #5318.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #5,318 | 5 |
| 1973 | #5,204 | 5 |
| 1971 | #3,402 | 9 |
| 1970 | #2,916 | 11 |
| 1969 | #2,892 | 10 |
| 1968 | #3,417 | 7 |
| 1967 | #3,027 | 8 |
| 1966 | #2,351 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cathy most popular?
Cathy was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #34 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cathy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cathy?
At least 170,634 babies have been recorded with the name Cathy in the US since 1918, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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