Cathi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cathi is an English name derived from the Greek Aikaterine, meaning 'pure'. It evolved through various forms including Catherine and Cath. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a diminutive for Catherine. It is associated with traits of friendliness and warmth and has several variants like Cathy and Kat. There is no significant biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cathi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Cathi is often considered a diminutive form of the name Catherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Catherine, Cath, Cathi
Historical Usage
Cathi became popular as a feminine name in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a nickname for Catherine.
Variants & Derivatives
Cathy, Kat, Kate, Kathy
Modern Popularity & Image
Cathi is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Cathi Hanauer, Cathi Stoler
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 162 peak births in 1961
Geographic Spread
Popular across 22 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cathi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cathi"
"Cathi" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5254th of 9204 | 47 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1074th of 12526 | 1,747 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2082nd of 19264 | 654 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10447th of 27321 | 88 |
Regional Popularity of "Cathi" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cathi" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
92.70% 1434th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.23% 896th/2227 |
43.25% 1051st/2430 |
47.95% 1368th/2853 |
27.93% 775th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.40% 1774th/2937 |
62.16% 2165th/3483 |
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60.34% 2440th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cathi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cathi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Cathi" in the United States
The name Cathi is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cathi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cathi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1074th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2082nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10447th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Cathi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.