Girl

Catherine

KATH-rin

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“From Greek katharos meaning 'pure,' this royal name has been borne by saints, queens, and literary heroines throughout Western history.”

Popularity Over Time

Catherine US popularity rank over timeRank 331 in 2023 to rank 18 in 1914. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#18#175#3311900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #321 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

2

Nicknames

KateCathyKathyCatherine

Style

ClassicElegantStrongGrandTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Catherine the Great (empress)
  • Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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James

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal across all English and European languages

People Also Ask

From Greek katharos meaning 'pure,' this royal name has been borne by saints, queens, and literary heroines throughout Western history.

Catherine is currently ranked #321 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Catherine include Kate, Cathy, Kathy, Catherine.

Names that pair beautifully with Catherine include James.