Girl · 854th of 27,321
Kathrine
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
15,760
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1956
Peak Popularity Year
275
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Kathrine 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
Kathrine is a name of Greek origin meaning 'pure'. It evolved from Aikaterine through various forms, including Catherine in Latin and Katharina in Old High German. The name is associated with traits of elegance and intelligence and has biblical relevance through its connection to Saint Catherine. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains a favored choice today.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθrin/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Kathrine 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), Katharina (Old High German), Kathrine (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, Catriona, Kit, Katie
Modern Popularity & Image
Kathrine is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with intelligence and grace.
Famous People
Kathrine Hepburn, Kathrine Switzer, Kathrine 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 275 peak births in 1956
Geographic Spread
Popular across 39 US states, with strongest presence in Washington
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
Katheryne
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 | 684th of 9107 | 2,004 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 812th of 9204 | 1,417 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 688th of 12526 | 3,752 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 807th of 19264 | 2,791 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 854th of 27321 | 3,468 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1954th of 35406 | 1,577 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5898th of 30306 | 253 |