Cathy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Cathy means 'pure' or 'clear'.
Meaning of the Name Cathy
Cathy is a feminine name derived from Catherine, which has its origins in the Greek name Aikaterina. It is believed to mean 'pure' or 'clear'. Cathy is a popular diminutive of Catherine and is often used as a standalone name. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century.
Popularity of the Name Cathy
The popularity for the name Cathy peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 10,939 births, which ranked number 73 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Cathy had the most female births in 1958 with 10,939, which ranked number 34 out of 7,027 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1956 with 23, which ranked number 1,641 out of 4,454 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cathy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 56 births to 19 births, a decline of -66.07%. Among females, Cathy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 56 births to 19 births, a decline of -66.07%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cathy
- 20 Year Trend of Cathy: -79.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Cathy: -66.07%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cathy: -66.07%
Popularity of Cathy by State
Among females, Cathy was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cathy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cathy
- Total Births of Cathy: 17 (-10.25%)
- Female Births of Cathy: 17 (-10.25%)
Given the downward trend of Cathy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. For Females, births for Cathy have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 17 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.25%.