How Many People Are Named Cathe?

Complete statistics for the name Cathe: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cathe
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Cathe is a rare name, originating from a blend of Catherine and other similar forms, making it stand out among female names. Only 200 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 1,652,294 Americans are named Cathe. The majority of those named Cathe are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.

~200
Living in US
1 in 1,652,294
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Catherine
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Classic Refined Reserved Dignified
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,409
Worldwide Bearers
#121,942
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,933
🇨🇩 DR Congo
68
🇨🇦 Canada
67
🇳🇬 Nigeria
61
🇩🇰 Denmark
40
🇨🇴 Colombia
33
🇳🇴 Norway
28
🇸🇪 Sweden
21
🇫🇷 France
19
🇿🇦 South Africa
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
200 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (7%)
237
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 255 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cathe Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Cathe has maintained a very niche presence, peaking in popularity in 1954 with 24 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over the age of 60, with only 18 people aged between 30 and 60. This stark generational divide suggests that Cathe is a name deeply rooted in the past, with fewer younger individuals adopting it, indicating a stable but aging demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cathe's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Cathe

How Many People Have the Name Cathe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 200 people in the United States currently share the name Cathe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,652,294 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cathe a Common or Rare Name?

Cathe is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cathe Mean?

Cathe means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cathe in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cathe Most Popular?

The name Cathe reached peak popularity in 1954, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cathe?

Approximately 200 people named Cathe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,652,294 Americans.

Is Cathe a rare name?

Cathe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,652,294 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cathe mean?

Cathe means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Cathe more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cathe are male and 100% are female.

When was Cathe most popular?

Cathe peaked in 1954 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US200
All-Time Births255
1 in X1 in 1,652,294
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1954
World Rank#121,942
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.