Catherine: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure and noble name standing through the ages.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #267
- Peak
- #18 in 1914
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Catherine Means
Catherine is a girl name of English origin. A pure and noble name standing through the ages.
How Popular Catherine Is
Catherine currently ranks #267 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #18 in 1914. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Catherine
- Catherine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #18 in 1914.
- Catherine has been a top 100 name across 161+ years of American history.
- Catherine is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Catherine
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Catherine
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Catherine.
Questions About Catherine
What does Catherine mean?
Catherine is a girl name of English origin. A pure and noble name standing through the ages.
How popular is Catherine?
Catherine currently ranks #267 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #18 in 1914. It has held steady.
Where does Catherine come from?
Catherine comes from English roots. Catherine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #18 in 1914.
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