Katherine
k(a)-theri-ne,
kath(e)-rine
US Popularity:400
Origin:Greek
Meaning:pure
Originating from Greek, Katherine is a girl’s name that means “pure.” This name draws its power from a saint martyred in Alexandria, known in Greek as Aikaterine, and receives its defintiion from the Greek word katharos. This regal name has been in use since the third century and has evolved into many forms in different countries, from Katarina to Kathleen and Kaitlin. The name Katherine is well represented in literature and history, from Kate in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew to Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
Katherine Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Katherine is currently #502 on The Bump
Girl:Katherine is currently #206 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Katherine is currently #400 in U.S. births
Girl:Katherine is currently #126 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#400
in 2022
- 20
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Katherine May 2020
Name Doctor, Katherine
Brittanica, St. Catherine of Alexandria September 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Catherine
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
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