Cathey
Cathey is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Cathey is a variant spelling of Cathie or Cathy, originating as a diminutive of Catherine from the Greek name Aikaterine. Historically associated with the meaning 'pure', it saw moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare given name for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,216 babies in the United States have been named Cathey since 1880. It ranks #3736 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.3 %)
- TN (18.2 %)
- NC (16 %)
- OK (11.8 %)
- LA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 410 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,200 |
| 1960-1970 | 477 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Cathey developed as a rarer phonetic variant of the traditional diminutives Cathy and Cathie.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1950s alongside the peak popularity of Cathy.