girl's name
Cather
KATH-er (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Cather is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cather Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 21 |
How Popular Is Cather?
In 1938, Cather was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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 Cather
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cather Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cather over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cather
- English KATH-er
Sibling Names for Cather
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cather — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cather
How popular is the name Cather?
In 1938, Cather was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cather a girl's or a boy's name?
Cather is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cather?
Cather has 2 syllables.
When was Cather most popular?
Cather peaked in 1915, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.