Cathy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKATH-ee / ˈkæθiEnglish; Greek
Meaning
Pure; from the Greek 'katharos'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cathy is often considered a diminutive of Catherine, which has been a popular name across various cultures. The name Catherine has roots in Greek, meaning 'pure'. Over time, Cathy has been used as an independent name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States.
Trend Summary
Cathy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1950s and 1960s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kathy
- Catie
International Variants
- Cathy (English)
- Cati (Catalan)
- Kathy (English)
Famous people named Cathy
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Fictional characters named Cathy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cathy was first seen in the United States in 1945. Cathy has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in . 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
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |