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How Many People Are Named Cathy?
Estimated people named Cathy living in the U.S. today
130,558
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 170,634
- Peak year: 1958 (10,961 births)
- Estimated living today: 130,558
Cathy by age group — who carries the name today?
Cathy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cathy
Cathy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 170,634 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 130,558 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,618 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cathys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cathy in the US?
An estimated 130,558 people named Cathy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cathy uncommon — about 1 in 2,618 Americans.
Is Cathy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cathy is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Cathy most popular?
Cathy peaked in 1958, when 10,961 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cathy?
Cathy ranks #414 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).