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Catherine vs Cathy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catherine

Girl #320 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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English French Greek Irish Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #320
Total SSA Count: 955
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Katherine Kathryn Katharine Kathleen

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Cathy

Boy #39,169 Most Popular

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Popularity Rank: #39,169
Total SSA Count: 5

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie

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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320

Cathy Rank #39,169

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 vs #39169 for Cathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Cathy more popular?

Catherine is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Cathy at #39169 in the United States.

Are Catherine and Cathy boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Cathy is primarily a boy name.

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