Cathy Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Greek

Meaning

Pure; innocent (Greek)

Historical & Cultural Background

Cathy is often considered a diminutive of Catherine, which has roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. It is associated with various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Cathy experienced a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.

Similar Names

Kathy, Catherine, Caitlin, Carmen, Cora, Celia

Variants

  • Kathy
  • Catie
  • Cathe

International Variants

  • Cathy (English)
  • Cati (Catalan)
  • Kathy (English)

Famous people named Cathy

Cathy Freeman is an Australian former sprinter who won gold in the 400 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Cathy Guisewite is an American cartoonist known for creating the comic strip 'Cathy'.

Cathy O'Dowd is a South African mountaineer and the first woman to climb Mount Everest from both the north and south sides.

Cathy Lee Crosby is an American actress and television personality known for her work in film and television.

Fictional characters named Cathy

Cathy is a character in the comic strip 'Cathy' created by Cathy Guisewite, depicting the life of a modern woman.

Cathy is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her inquisitive nature.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cathy was first seen in the United States in 1918. Cathy has ranked as high as #73 nationally which occurred in 1958 and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Cathy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cathy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19185
19198
19205
19217
19225
19238
192413
192512
192617
192717
192820
192914
193025
193124
193229
193335
193447
193560
193653
193772
193889
1939144
1940195
1941312
1942483
1943606
1944680
1945824
19461,623
19472,859
19483,561
19494,407
19505,031
19515,697
19527,011
19537,300
19547,207
19558,665
195610,132
195710,325
195810,942
195910,408
19609,134
19618,208
19627,145
19636,319
19645,502
19654,151
19663,421
19672,825
19682,400
19692,520
19702,586
19712,270
19721,737
19731,435
19741,167
1975970
1976809
1977743
1978639
1979587
1980567
1981534
1982486
1983371
1984372
1985362
1986273
1987246
1988227
1989224
1990209
1991210
1992186
1993153
1994164
1995141
1996129
1997133
1998124
1999116
2000119
2001120
200293
2003103
2004104
200593
200688
200779
200861
200956
201052
201147
201256
201359
201448
201564
201653
201731
201844
201930
202032
202122
202220
202325
202420