Will my child share the name Cathal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Cathal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cathal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cathal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cathal is rising: up 1,360 places since 2016, to #3,450 in 2022. Its best recorded position was #809 in 1997.

Is Cathal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cathal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cathal a popular baby name in the United States?

Cathal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cathal

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Cathal is a distinctive choice, ranked #3450 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Cathal in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Cathal

Cathal is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1360 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #809 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Cathal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cathal in their class.