Katherine: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure name of queens and scholars.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #135
- Peak
- #25 in 1991
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 Katherine Means
Katherine is a girl name of English origin. A pure name of queens and scholars.
How Popular Katherine Is
Katherine currently ranks #135 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 1991. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Katherine
- Katherine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #25 in 1991.
- Katherine has been a top 100 name across 158+ years of American history.
- Katherine is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Katherine
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Katherine
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Katherine.
Questions About Katherine
What does Katherine mean?
Katherine is a girl name of English origin. A pure name of queens and scholars.
How popular is Katherine?
Katherine currently ranks #135 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 1991. It has held steady.
Where does Katherine come from?
Katherine comes from English roots. Katherine reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #25 in 1991.
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