Catherine
Catherine is a classic name of Greek origin meaning 'pure' or 'clear,' derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has been a royal and saintly name throughout European history, carried by empresses, queens, and Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 980. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,937
- 2012: 1,913
- 2013: 1,868
- 2014: 1,945
- 2015: 1,807
- 2016: 1,669
- 2017: 1,584
- 2018: 1,507
- 2019: 1,312
- 2020: 1,155
- 2021: 1,005
- 2022: 981
- 2023: 933
- 2024: 956
- 2025: 972
- 2026 (projected): 980
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Katherine, Kathryn, Catharine)
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and literary presence across centuries
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to playful
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Catherine the Great
Empress of Russia
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actress
Catherine, Princess of Wales
British Royal
Catherine O'Hara
Actress and Comedian
Statistics
667,789
Total births since 1880
1956
Peak year
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