FIRST NAME
Cathy
Cathy is the 191st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 146,344 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 126 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #191 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
340,733
living · #163
2020 CENSUS
146,344
living · #191
BABIES NAMED CATHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1918–2025
202512
As a female name, Cathy peaked in 1958, when 10,942 babies were named Cathy (the #34 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #21,235 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
126
living · #21,235
BABIES NAMED CATHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1945–1974
19745
As a male name, Cathy peaked in 1956, when 23 babies were named Cathy (the #1645 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)