Cathy

Q: Is Cathy a boy or girl name?

Cathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #39169, and as a girl name it ranks #6151.

Q: How popular is the name Cathy?

Cathy is ranked #39169 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-ee ]

Boy Name #39,169 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cathy is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATH-ee.

Parents who love the name Cathy often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Popularity Over Time

#39,169

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

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

Nicknames

Cat Cay Catie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Cathy Damian

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Cathy Diego

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Cathy Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Cathy Andrew

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Cathy Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cathy Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Cathy Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cathy Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Cathy Jayden

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Cathy Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

Cathy is also used as a girl name, ranked #6151.

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Similar Names

Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathy

Is Cathy a boy or girl name?

Cathy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39169. As a girl name, it is ranked #6151. Cathy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cathy?

Cathy is pronounced k-ATH-ee.

How popular is the name Cathy?

Cathy is currently ranked #39169 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cathy?

Common nicknames for Cathy include Cat, Cay, and Catie.

Is Cathy a common or rare name?

Cathy is an uncommon name, ranked #39169 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Catie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.