Girl · 894th of 12,526
Cathrine
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
7,715
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1956
Peak Popularity Year
178
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Cathrine 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
Cathrine originates from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' It has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Middle English. The name is often associated with strength and elegance and gained prominence during the Middle Ages due to Saint Catherine. There is no direct biblical relevance, but it has historical significance and has been borne by notable figures.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθ.rɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Cathrine is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' which is believed to be related to the word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Latin), Catharine (Middle English), Cathrine (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Catrina, Kitty, Kate
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Cathrine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and strength.
Famous People
Catherine the Great, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Catherine Deneuve, Catherine of Siena
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 178 peak births in 1956
Geographic Spread
Popular across 28 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina
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.
Cahterine
Catharine
Catheline
Catheren
Catherene
Catherin
Catherine
Catherline
Cathern
Catherne
Catheryn
Catheryne
Cathirine
Cathrina
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 | 787th of 9107 | 1,532 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1016th of 9204 | 954 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 894th of 12526 | 2,378 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1402nd of 19264 | 1,207 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2401st of 27321 | 771 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4834th of 35406 | 437 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17111th of 30306 | 40 |