How Many People Are Named Cathey?
Complete statistics for the name Cathey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cathey is a very rare female name, with only 1,769 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 186,582 Americans. The vast majority, 90%, are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1953.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 2,216 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cathey Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Cathey has maintained a stable presence, though its usage peaked in 1953 with 157 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 1,990 individuals over the age of 60, compared to just 226 aged 30-60 and none under 30. This generational skew suggests that Cathey is a name deeply rooted in the past, with fewer younger parents choosing it for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cathey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cathey
How Many People Have the Name Cathey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,393 people in the United States currently share the name Cathey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,491 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cathey a Common or Rare Name?
Cathey is classified as 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 Cathey Mean?
Cathey means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cathey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cathey Most Popular?
The name Cathey reached peak popularity in 1953, with 157 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 Cathey?
Approximately 8,393 people named Cathey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,393. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,491 Americans.
Is Cathey a rare name?
Cathey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,491 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cathey mean?
Cathey means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cathey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cathey are male and 100% are female.
When was Cathey most popular?
Cathey peaked in 1953 with 157 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.