Cathy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: He gave; gift of God
Origin: Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give)
Popularity: Ranked #8463 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cathan, meaning he gave; gift of god.
Similar names: catie, cathan, cash, cate, catia, cato, coah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Cathy? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Cathy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cathy
What does the name Cathy mean?
Cathy means “He gave; gift of God” from Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) roots.
What is the origin of the name Cathy?
Cathy has Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) origin. The traditional meaning is “He gave; gift of God”.
How popular is Cathy?
Cathy ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Cathy most popular?
Cathy peaked in 1958 with 10,942 babies registered that year.
Is Cathy a boy or girl name?
Cathy is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Cathys in registered births are female.
Is the name Cathy rising or falling in popularity?
Cathy has fallen 4100 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4262 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Cathy been recorded?
Cathy appears in birth records across 108 years — from 1918 through 2025.