At a glance
- In short
- Cathan is a unique male name of English origin, pronounced as KAY-thuhn (/keɪˈθʊn/). It's rare and carries a distinctive charm.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#10,938)
- Babies in 2024
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,026 in 2013
- First recorded
- 2001
Meaning of Cathan
The name Cathan is a male name with English origins. Cathan has variations, but the most common spelling is Cathan. In the United States, Cathan has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years. While it may not be as widely used as some other names, Cathan carries a unique and distinctive charm that sets it apart. Its rarity adds to its appeal for parents looking for a name that stands out from the crowd.
How to pronounce Cathan
English
- Pronounced KAY-thuhn /keɪˈθʊn/
Popularity of Cathan in the U.S.
Cathan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #10,938 with 6 babies. It peaked at #7,026 in 2013. It first appears in the records in 2001.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2001–2024 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 10,938 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | back (not recorded in 2017–2021) |
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | ▼ 99 |
| 2015 | 5 | 12,086 | ▼ 4,524 |
| 2014 | 10 | 7,562 | ▼ 536 |
| 2013 | 11 | 7,026 | ▲ 24 |
| 2012 | 11 | 7,050 | ▲ 3,758 |
| 2011 | 6 | 10,808 | ▼ 2,669 |
| 2010 | 9 | 8,139 | ▲ 1,725 |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 11 | 7,094 | back (not recorded in 2006) |
| 2005 | 7 | 9,115 | ▲ 2,241 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | ▼ 111 |
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | new |