Girl · #6,104 in 2026

Cath

Name: Popularity of the name Cath in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cath, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,104

Peak Rank

#5,377 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

1958

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#5377

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cath

Cath first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 6 Caths were born — ranking #5,377 that year. As of 2026, Cath ranks #6,104 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Caths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cath

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cath is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kath
Kathe
Keith
Couth
Kith
Cuth
Keeth
Coth
Koth
Kothe
Kithe
Kythe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cath

What does the name Cath mean?

Cath is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cath in 2026?

In 2026, Cath ranks #6,104 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cath most popular?

Cath reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #5,377 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Cath a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cath is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cath?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cath include Genetha, Eduviges, Ruthan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cath

Cath is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Cath's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #5,377. Use the chart and map above to compare Cath's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.