Girl · 978th of 27,321
Katheryn
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
15,175
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1990
Peak Popularity Year
213
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Katheryn 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
Katheryn is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'Aikaterine', meaning 'pure'. It has evolved through various historical forms including Aikaterine and Catherine. The name is often associated with traits of sophistication and strength, although it has no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in medieval England, largely due to the influence of Saint Catherine.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθərɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Katheryn is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is thought to be related to the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Catherine, Katheryn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval times, particularly in England due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Kate, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Katheryn is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and strength.
Famous People
Katheryn Winnick, Katheryn Bigelow, Katheryn Narducci
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 213 peak births in 1990
Geographic Spread
Popular across 37 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 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
Cathrine
Cathryn
Cathyrn
Chatherine
Katharine
Katharyn
Katharyne
Katheine
Katheline
Katheren
Katherene
Katherin
Katherine
Katherinne
Katherleen
Katherlene
Katherline
Kathern
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 | 571st of 9107 | 2,771 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 730th of 9204 | 1,770 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 785th of 12526 | 3,003 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1171st of 19264 | 1,619 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 978th of 27321 | 2,850 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1572nd of 35406 | 2,082 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2839th of 30306 | 721 |