Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1957
Cath
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Cath, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1957–1958
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Cath sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Cath recorded 11 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1958.
- 11 total births
- 1957–1958 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Cath since 1957, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1958.
- 11
- total births
- 1957–1958
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Cath was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
6 babies were named Cath in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Cath's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cath splits its recorded history at 1958: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cath at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Cath popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1958
- Peak year (1957)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Cath by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cath's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Cath births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cath? ▼
11 babies have been named Cath since 1957. It was last recorded in 1958. The peak year was 1957 with 6 births.
When was Cath most popular? ▼
Cath was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Cath been used? ▼
Records for Cath go back to 1957, giving 2 years of history through 1958.
What names are similar to Cath? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cathy, Catalina, Cathleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Cath
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cath
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Catalina Girl
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Cathleen Girl
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Cathryn Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cath: Baby Name Since 1957 - 11 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cath. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cath draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.