Kathern Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKATH-ern / /ˈkæθ.ərn/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: pure; English: variant of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kathern is a variant of Katherine, which has roots in Greek, meaning 'pure.' It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, being borne by several saints and queens throughout history. Its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, often associated with nobility and virtue.
Trend Summary
The name Kathern has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by its more common variants.
Similar Names
Variants
- Katherine
- Catherine
- Kathryn
International Variants
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Katarina (Slavic)
Famous people named Kathern
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Fictional characters named Kathern
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kathern was first seen in the United States in 1884. Kathern has ranked as high as #968 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in West Virginia, Kentucky, California, Ohio, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Kathern has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kathern (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1920 | 39 |
| 1921 | 59 |
| 1922 | 46 |
| 1923 | 53 |
| 1924 | 40 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1927 | 47 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 49 |
| 1931 | 48 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1933 | 51 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 45 |
| 1937 | 52 |
| 1938 | 55 |
| 1939 | 47 |
| 1940 | 51 |
| 1941 | 50 |
| 1942 | 46 |
| 1943 | 51 |
| 1944 | 43 |
| 1945 | 42 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 57 |
| 1948 | 53 |
| 1949 | 63 |
| 1950 | 77 |
| 1951 | 89 |
| 1952 | 80 |
| 1953 | 76 |
| 1954 | 96 |
| 1955 | 81 |
| 1956 | 68 |
| 1957 | 63 |
| 1958 | 63 |
| 1959 | 50 |
| 1960 | 40 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 33 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |