Girl · 5229th of 27,321
Catheryn
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
1,733
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1950
Peak Popularity Year
31
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Catheryn stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Catheryn has its origins in Greek, meaning 'pure', and has evolved through various historical forms including Aikaterine and Catherine. It is often associated with traits of elegance and timelessness, and it holds no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Middle Ages due to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, and it remains a favored choice today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Catheryn is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Catherine, Catheryn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially in Christian contexts, due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Cathy, Kitty
Modern Popularity & Image
Catheryn is perceived as a classic and elegant name, with a timeless quality that appeals to many parents today.
Famous People
Catherine the Great, Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 31 peak births in 1950
Geographic Spread
Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 41 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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Catheline
Catheren
Catherene
Catherin
Catherine
Catherline
Cathern
Catherne
Catheryne
Cathirine
Cathrina
Cathrine
Cathryn
Cathyrn
Chatherine
Katharine
Katharyn
Katharyne
Katheine
Katheline
Katheren
Katherene
Katherin
Katherine
Katherinne
Katherleen
Katherlene
Katherline
Kathern
Katheryn
Katheryne
Kathrine
Kathryn
Kathryne
Kathrynne
Kathyrine
Kathyrn
Kathyrne
Ktherine
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1862nd of 9107 | 357 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2559th of 9204 | 217 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2458th of 12526 | 398 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4361st of 19264 | 213 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5229th of 27321 | 260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7331st of 35406 | 248 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17913th of 30306 | 35 |