Cathy
Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cathy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 299 babies have been named Cathy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cathy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,169 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,169
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cathy
Cathy is a boy name .
Is Cathy a boy or girl name? Cathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,169 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,151. Cathy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cathy is currently ranked #39,169 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathy include Cat, Cay, Caie, and Catkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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