girl's name
Cathey
KATH-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,216
Cathey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 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 1953, when 157 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cathey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 410 |
| 1950s | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 477 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Cathey?
In 1983, Cathey 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 Cathey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cathey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cathey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cathey
- English KATH-ee
Sibling Names for Cathey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cathey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cathey
How popular is the name Cathey?
In 1983, Cathey 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 Cathey a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cathey?
Cathey has 2 syllables.
When was Cathey most popular?
Cathey peaked in 1953, when 157 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.