What does the name Katherine mean?

The name Katherine means "Pure".

What is the origin of the name Katherine?

Katherine is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Katherine?

In 2023, 1,740 babies were named Katherine in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Katherine a girl's name?

Yes, Katherine is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Katherine

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Births Last Year: 1,740 ↘

All-Time Total: 620,803

Peak Year: 1990

Katherine is of Greek origin, derived from the name Aikaterine. It does not have a specific meaning but is often associated with purity and innocence.

Notable Namesakes

Katherine Hepburn - Actress known for her iconic film roles.
Katherine Johnson - Mathematician who worked for NASA on space missions.
Katherine Schwarzenegger - Author and daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Katherine Langford - Actress known for her role in "13 Reasons Why."
Katherine Waterston - Actress known for her roles in "Fantastic Beasts."
Katherine Jenkins - Opera singer and classical crossover artist.
Katherine Moennig - Actress known for her role in "The L Word."
Katherine Timpf - Political commentator and television personality.
Katherine Grainger - British rower and Olympic gold medalist.
Katherine Switzer - First woman to run the Boston Marathon.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Katherine

Allison Catherine Danielle Joy Adelyn Maria Kaylee Emerald

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Katherine

Axel Christian Josiah Jonathan Jeremiah Joel Luke Elijah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Katherine

Cailyn Caitlin Caitlyn Caitlynn Cara Caren Carin Carina

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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