Cathrine Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KATH-rin //ˈkæθrɪn//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: pure; Latin: clear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cathrine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' This etymological root reflects a sense of clarity and purity, which has been a significant aspect of the name's interpretation throughout its history. The name was adopted into Latin as Catharina and subsequently made its way into Old French as Catherine before entering the English language as Cathrine and its various forms, including Catherine and Kathryn.

Historically, the name gained prominence through several notable figures, particularly Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century. Her story, which became widely known through hagiographies, contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe.

The name was further solidified in the English-speaking world through the influence of the royal family, with several queens and princesses bearing the name, including Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. The name's association with nobility and sanctity helped it endure through the centuries.

Culturally, Cathrine and its variants have been associated with ideals of virtue and strength, often linked to the qualities of the saints and historical figures who bore the name. The name has been celebrated in literature and art, symbolizing wisdom and resilience.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Cathy or Kate have emerged, reflecting a more personal or affectionate usage, though they are not the primary focus of the name's historical significance. Overall, the name Cathrine carries a rich legacy, rooted in its etymology and historical associations, which have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultures.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cathrine was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Cathrine has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Cathrine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cathrine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cathrine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cathrine.

Year Total Births Girl
2019 5 5
2017 9 9
2015 8 8
2014 9 9
2013 9 9
2012 8 8
2011 12 12
2010 16 16
2009 21 21
2008 18 18
2007 17 17
2006 26 26
2005 28 28
2004 49 49
2003 36 36
2002 39 39
2001 29 29
2000 32 32
1999 34 34
1998 38 38
1997 34 34
1996 32 32
1995 41 41
1994 62 62
1993 41 41
1992 56 56
1991 44 44
1990 49 49
1989 42 42
1988 52 52
1987 50 50
1986 38 38
1985 59 59
1984 53 53
1983 47 47
1982 56 56
1981 49 49
1980 61 61
1979 49 49
1978 47 47
1977 57 57
1976 56 56
1975 62 62
1974 58 58
1973 69 69
1972 82 82
1971 73 73
1970 83 83
1969 109 109
1968 77 77
1967 104 104
1966 107 107
1965 114 114
1964 119 119
1963 114 114
1962 131 131
1961 150 150
1960 130 130
1959 165 165
1958 173 173
1957 140 140
1956 178 178
1955 155 155
1954 131 131
1953 128 128
1952 112 112
1951 114 114
1950 117 117
1949 98 98
1948 72 72
1947 78 78
1946 73 73
1945 54 54
1944 55 55
1943 51 51
1942 35 35
1941 38 38
1940 43 43
1939 37 37
1938 40 40
1937 44 44
1936 47 47
1935 58 58
1934 47 47
1933 58 58
1932 54 54
1931 62 62
1930 71 71
1929 73 73
1928 87 87
1927 68 68
1926 84 84
1925 81 81
1924 88 88
1923 85 85
1922 77 77
1921 105 105
1920 92 92
1919 86 86
1918 85 85
1917 93 93
1916 72 72
1915 74 74
1914 56 56
1913 44 44
1912 46 46
1911 38 38
1910 45 45
1909 25 25
1908 20 20
1907 34 34
1906 28 28
1905 34 34
1904 17 17
1903 22 22
1902 20 20
1901 13 13
1900 27 27
1899 16 16
1898 25 25
1897 13 13
1896 18 18
1895 24 24
1894 22 22
1893 25 25
1892 20 20
1891 22 22
1890 22 22
1889 14 14
1888 19 19
1887 14 14
1886 17 17
1885 18 18
1884 17 17
1883 19 19
1882 13 13
1881 18 18
1880 13 13

Top States for Cathrine (2004)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
55%
FL 5
45%