boy's name
Cathan
KAH-han (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 199
Northern Ireland
#282
2024 births
Cathan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cathan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Cathan?
In 2024, Cathan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Cathan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cathan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cathan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cathan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cathan
- Irish KAH-han
Sibling Names for Cathan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cathan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cathan
How popular is the name Cathan?
In 2024, Cathan was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Cathan a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cathan?
Cathan has 2 syllables.
When was Cathan most popular?
Cathan peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Cathan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cathan currently ranks #282 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.