Girl · 4455th of 35,406
Katheryne
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
2,108
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1992
Peak Popularity Year
47
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Katheryne 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
Katheryne is a name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. It evolved from 'Aikaterine' in Greek to 'Catherine' in Latin, and later to 'Katheryne' in modern English. The name is associated with traits of purity and elegance, and it does not have a specific biblical background. It gained popularity in medieval times, especially due to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, and remains a timeless choice today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθərɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Katheryne is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. It has also been associated with the goddess Hecate, who was sometimes referred to as 'Katherine'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Catherine (Latin), Katharine (Middle English), Katheryne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Cathy, Kat, Kate
Modern Popularity & Image
Katheryne is perceived as a classic and elegant name. It conveys a sense of sophistication and tradition.
Famous People
Katheryne Elizabeth Hudson (Katy Perry), Katheryne Graham (American journalist and publisher), Katheryne Hepburn (American actress)
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 47 peak births in 1992
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 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.
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
Katheryn
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 | 1776th of 9107 | 387 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2697th of 9204 | 199 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3091st of 12526 | 274 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5252nd of 19264 | 159 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3578th of 27321 | 440 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4455th of 35406 | 483 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8399th of 30306 | 154 |