Cathy Raab

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathy Raab — English
212K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathy Raab 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 Raab: Alexander Raab (1882–1958), American-Hungarian musician Antoine Raab (1913–2006), French-German footballer Anton Raab (fl. 1738), Slovenian politician Antonius Raab (1897–1985), German aviator Ben Raab (born 1970), American writer and producer Bernhard Raab (born 1966), German footballer and manager Chris Raab (born 1980 or 1981), American television personality Claus Raab (1943–2012), German musicologist Diana Raab (born 1954), American poet Dominic Raab (2021–2022, 2022–2023), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Doris Raab (1851–1933), German etcher and engraver Eleonore von Raab (17. 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: Raab

French

Alexander Raab (1882–1958), American-Hungarian musician Antoine Raab (1913–2006), French-German footballer Anton Raab (fl. 1738), Slovenian politician Antonius Raab (1897–1985), German aviator Ben Raab (born 1970), American writer and producer Bernhard Raab (born 1966), German footballer and manager Chris Raab (born 1980 or 1981), American television personality Claus Raab (1943–2012), German musicologist Diana Raab (born 1954), American poet Dominic Raab (2021–2022, 2022–2023), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Doris Raab (1851–1933), German etcher and engraver Eleonore von Raab (17.

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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:

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Notable People Named Cathy Raab

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 Raab:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Raab?
The surname Raab originates from French. Alexander Raab (1882–1958), American-Hungarian musician Antoine Raab (1913–2006), French-German footballer Anton Raab (fl. 1738), Slovenian politician Antonius Raab (1897–1985), German aviator Ben Raab (born 1970), American writer and producer Bernhard Raab (born 1966), German footballer and manager Chris Raab (born 1980 or 1981), American television personality Claus Raab (1943–2012), German musicologist Diana Raab (born 1954), American poet Dominic Raab (2021–2022, 2022–2023), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Doris Raab (1851–1933), German etcher and engraver Eleonore von Raab (17.
What are the origins of the name Cathy Raab?
The name Cathy Raab combines two different traditions: the first name Cathy has English roots, while the surname Raab originates from French.
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