Holding steady.
Popularity of Cathyann since 1949
Babies named Cathyann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cathyann is a mid-20th century American compound name, combining the popular mid-century names Cathy and Ann. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1949 and saw its peak usage in 1956, though it has always remained rare, never reaching the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable since, with very few annual births. The name reflects a post-war naming trend where parents blended familiar elements to create unique but recognizable names. While Cathyann did not achieve widespread popularity, its components are deeply familiar: Cathy ranked in the top 50 for girls from the 1940s through the 1960s, and Ann was a top 100 staple for decades.
Cathyann is a compound name formed by combining Cathy (a diminutive of Catherine) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). Catherine derives from the Greek Aikaterine, with the meaning 'pure' becoming attached through its association with the early Christian saint. The hybrid Cathyann first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend of blending familiar names to create new coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cathy, Ann, Cat, Annie
Sibling names for Cathyann
Names that share Cathyann's style, for a brother or sister.
