Cathie
Cathie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or clear, derived from the Greek word katharos.
Origin and history
Cathie is a traditional diminutive or variant spelling of Cathleen or Catherine, originating from the Greek name Aikaterine. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a rare given name on modern U.S. birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
5,586 babies in the United States have been named Cathie since 1880. It ranks #2291 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,414 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,504 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,163 |
| 1970-1980 | 345 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cathie
- Cathie Wood: Investor, CEO
Fun facts
- The 'ie' spelling peaked in usage during the 1950s alongside the more common 'y' spelling, Kathy.
- Like Catherine, it traces back through Anglo-Norman and Latin to the Greek root meaning pure.