Cathy
Cathy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ËkÃĶÎļi/
Meaning and origin of Cathy
- A diminutive of the female given name Catherine and of its variant forms, also used as a formal given name in the 20th century.
How popular is Cathy?
Since 1880, 170,303 girls and 343 boys in the U.S. have been named Cathy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #34 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1645 in 1956. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cathy FAQ
What does the name Cathy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Catherine and of its variant forms, also used as a formal given name in the 20th century.
How popular is the name Cathy?
Since 1880, 170,303 girls and 343 boys in the U.S. have been named Cathy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #34 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1645 in 1956. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cathy a boy or girl name?
Cathy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 170,303 girls and 343 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.