US Popularity:694
Origin:Greek
Meaning:pure
Catherine is a girl's name of Greek origin. Derived from the Greek word "katharos," it means "pure" and has several variations, including Katherine and Katharyn. The Duchess of Cambridge is one of the most famous figures with this name, although she is more commonly known as Kate Middleton. Catherine provides plenty of diminutives, including Katie, Cathy, and Kit, allowing you to give baby a sweet and endearing nickname.

Famous People Named Catherine

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  • Catherine
    Frances and Henry Grey

How Popular Is The Name Catherine?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Catherine is currently #524 on The Bump
Girl:Catherine is currently #367 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Catherine is currently #694 in U.S. births
Girl:Catherine is currently #332 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#332
in 2023
- 4
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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