Cathy Girl
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 47 |
| 1935 | 60 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1937 | 72 |
| 1938 | 89 |
| 1939 | 144 |
| 1940 | 195 |
| 1941 | 312 |
| 1942 | 483 |
| 1943 | 606 |
| 1944 | 680 |
| 1945 | 824 |
| 1946 | 1,623 |
| 1947 | 2,859 |
| 1948 | 3,561 |
| 1949 | 4,407 |
| 1950 | 5,031 |
| 1951 | 5,697 |
| 1952 | 7,011 |
| 1953 | 7,300 |
| 1954 | 7,207 |
| 1955 | 8,665 |
| 1956 | 10,132 |
| 1957 | 10,325 |
| 1958 | 10,942 |
| 1959 | 10,408 |
| 1960 | 9,134 |
| 1961 | 8,208 |
| 1962 | 7,145 |
| 1963 | 6,319 |
| 1964 | 5,502 |
| 1965 | 4,151 |
| 1966 | 3,421 |
| 1967 | 2,825 |
| 1968 | 2,400 |
| 1969 | 2,520 |
| 1970 | 2,586 |
| 1971 | 2,270 |
| 1972 | 1,737 |
| 1973 | 1,435 |
| 1974 | 1,167 |
| 1975 | 970 |
| 1976 | 809 |
| 1977 | 743 |
| 1978 | 639 |
| 1979 | 587 |
| 1980 | 567 |
| 1981 | 534 |
| 1982 | 486 |
| 1983 | 371 |
| 1984 | 372 |
| 1985 | 362 |
| 1986 | 273 |
| 1987 | 246 |
| 1988 | 227 |
| 1989 | 224 |
| 1990 | 209 |
| 1991 | 210 |
| 1992 | 186 |
| 1993 | 153 |
| 1994 | 164 |
| 1995 | 141 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 124 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 119 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 93 |
| 2003 | 103 |
| 2004 | 104 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 20 |