Compare two names
Cathy and Kathy side by side: Cathy peaked in 1958 and Kathy in 1958; in 2025 they were given to 12 and 48 babies.
Cathy and Kathy, year by year
Girls and boys together; Cathy solid, Kathy dashed.
| Cathy | Kathy | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 12 | 48 |
| Rank 2025 | #8,461 among girls’ names | #3,274 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 170,646 | 334,870 |
| Peak year | 1958 | 1958 |
| Girls | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Alive, estimated | 139,000 | 272,000 |
| Median age | 67 | 67 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.