Cathay Name Popularity and Statistics
Cathay is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cathay?
Cathay is spelled C-A-T-H-A-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Cathay Popularity in 1953
Rank#5,673
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 1,190 places to #5,673 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1952.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cathay Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1947 through 1953. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Girls | 5 | #5,673 |
| 1952 | Girls | 7 | #4,483 |
| 1950 | Girls | 5 | #5,301 |
| 1949 | Girls | 6 | #4,673 |
| 1947 | Girls | 7 | #4,345 |
When Was Cathay Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1952 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #4,483
1947 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #4,345
1949 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #4,673
1953 · Girls
5 recorded births
National rank #5,673