Katherine
Katherine is a classic name of Greek origin, derived from 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' It has been beloved across centuries and cultures, with royal connections throughout European history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,648. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,189
- 2012: 3,953
- 2013: 3,723
- 2014: 3,691
- 2015: 3,454
- 2016: 3,276
- 2017: 2,861
- 2018: 2,677
- 2019: 2,450
- 2020: 1,991
- 2021: 1,821
- 2022: 1,742
- 2023: 1,705
- 2024: 1,746
- 2025: 1,670
- 2026 (projected): 1,648
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Catherine, Kathryn, Catheryn)
- •Abundant nickname options allow for personalization
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and literary presence across cultures
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Katherine Hepburn
Legendary actress and four-time Oscar winner
Katherine Johnson
NASA mathematician featured in 'Hidden Figures'
Catherine the Great
Empress of Russia (alternate spelling)
Katherine Langford
Actress known for '13 Reasons Why'
Statistics
650,926
Total births since 1880
1990
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