girl's name
Cathern
KATH-ern (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,080
Cathern is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1988 it was given to 5 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 1930, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cathern Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 162 |
| 1920s | 229 |
| 1930s | 165 |
| 1940s | 144 |
| 1950s | 161 |
| 1960s | 74 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 30 |
How Popular Is Cathern?
In 1988, Cathern was given to 5 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 Cathern
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cathern Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cathern over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cathern
- English KATH-ern
Sibling Names for Cathern
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cathern — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cathern
How popular is the name Cathern?
In 1988, Cathern was given to 5 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 Cathern a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathern is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cathern?
Cathern has 2 syllables.
When was Cathern most popular?
Cathern peaked in 1930, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.