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