Cathy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Clear
Background: The name Cathy originates as a diminutive form of the name Catherine. Catherine derives from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' This association highlights the qualities attributed to the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#232
Total births
170,634
Most popular decade
1950s
(248,574 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,615 ranks)
Years in Top 100
18
First recorded year
1918
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1945
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #2,996
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 23
- Peak rank
- #1,642
- Most recent year
- 1974
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #5,227
Female
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,809
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 10,942
- Peak rank
- #34
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 20
- Recent rank
- #5,941
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).