US Popularity:8941
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Pure
Cathy is a girl's name of Greek origin. Perfect for celebrating baby's innocence, this sweet diminutive of Catherine means "pure." You can also spell it as Kathy or Kathi if you're feeling creative! Cathy offers plenty of inspiration and versatility, from honoring a relative from previous generations to reflecting your little one's refined and honest temperament.
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How Popular Is The Name Cathy?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cathy is currently #3705 on The Bump
Girl:Cathy is currently #2485 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cathy is currently #8941 in U.S. births
Girl:Cathy is currently #5136 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5136
in 2023
+ 889
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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