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Rank #5968 · Falling since 2020
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Popularity score: 12 · SSA Rank: #5968
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Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Cathy scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Cathy beats the neutral-drift null model in 16% of its 135 tracked years — above the random baseline, but not dominant.
Source: Namesake null-model analysis · Phase 5 · Lieberson (2000) framework →
Qualities shared by notable Cathys
Cathy is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5968 in the US in 2024.
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