Girl · 1319th of 12,526
Kathern
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
3,323
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1954
Peak Popularity Year
96
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Kathern stands across generations
This name is not present in the Generation Alpha ranking.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
The name Kathern has its roots in Greek, originating from 'Aikaterine', which means 'pure'. It evolved through various historical forms including Latin and Old French. The name gained prominence in the Middle Ages, influenced by the legacy of Saint Catherine. Modern perceptions of the name reflect elegance and historical depth, and it has variants such as Catherine and Kate. There is no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθərn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Kathern 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 (Greek), Catherine (Latin), Katherine (Old French), Kathern (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, Cathryn, Kate, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kathern is perceived as a classic and elegant name with historical significance, often associated with grace and purity.
Famous People
Kathern Zeta-Jones (actress), Kathern Hepburn (actress)
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 96 peak births in 1954
Geographic Spread
Popular across 17 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 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
Cathrine
Cathryn
Cathyrn
Chatherine
Katharine
Katharyn
Katharyne
Katheine
Katheline
Katheren
Katherene
Katherin
Katherine
Katherinne
Katherleen
Katherlene
Katherline
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 6 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1255th of 9107 | 659 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1114th of 9204 | 805 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1319th of 12526 | 1,157 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2875th of 19264 | 402 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6065th of 27321 | 210 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21917th of 35406 | 31 |