Cathy Cousins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathy Cousins — English
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathy Cousins is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cathy is a feminine given name of English origin. Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian . The surname Cousins: Alan William James Cousins (1903–2001), South African astronomer Ben Cousins (born 1978), Australian footballer Christopher Cousins (born 1960), American actor Dave Cousins (1940–2025), English musician, leader, singer and songwriter of Strawbs Dave Cousins (born 1977), American archer David Cousins (born 1942), British RAF Commander DeMarcus Cousins (born 1990), American basketball player Derryl Cousins (1946–2020), American baseball umpire Frank Cousins (American politician) (born 1958), American politician Frank Cousins (British politician) (1904–1986), British politician and trade union le. Cathy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 212K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cathy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cathy

English

Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian .

Surname: Cousins

English

Alan William James Cousins (1903–2001), South African astronomer Ben Cousins (born 1978), Australian footballer Christopher Cousins (born 1960), American actor Dave Cousins (1940–2025), English musician, leader, singer and songwriter of Strawbs Dave Cousins (born 1977), American archer David Cousins (born 1942), British RAF Commander DeMarcus Cousins (born 1990), American basketball player Derryl Cousins (1946–2020), American baseball umpire Frank Cousins (American politician) (born 1958), American politician Frank Cousins (British politician) (1904–1986), British politician and trade union le.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cathy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cathy by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Cathy Cousins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cathy Cousins:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cathy?
The first name Cathy originates from English. Cathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen. Cathy de Monchaux, British sculptor Cathy Guisewite, American cartoonist who created the comic strip Cathy Cathy Wilcox, Australian cartoonist and children‘s book illustrator Cathy Baker, New Zealand field hockey player Cathy Freeman, Australian track and field athlete Cathy Gauthier, Canadian curler and broadcaster Cathy O'Brien, American long-distance runner Cathy Rattray-Williams, Jamaican sprinter Cathy Rigby, American gymnast and actress Cathy Sulinski, American javelin thrower Cathy Townsend (born 1937), Canadian .
When was Cathy most popular?
The name Cathy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cousins?
The surname Cousins originates from English. Alan William James Cousins (1903–2001), South African astronomer Ben Cousins (born 1978), Australian footballer Christopher Cousins (born 1960), American actor Dave Cousins (1940–2025), English musician, leader, singer and songwriter of Strawbs Dave Cousins (born 1977), American archer David Cousins (born 1942), British RAF Commander DeMarcus Cousins (born 1990), American basketball player Derryl Cousins (1946–2020), American baseball umpire Frank Cousins (American politician) (born 1958), American politician Frank Cousins (British politician) (1904–1986), British politician and trade union le.
How common is the surname Cousins?
The surname Cousins is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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