Kathrin Girl

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

Origin: Greek; German

Meaning: Greek: pure; German: a variant of Catherine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kathrin has its roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to derive from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' The name underwent various transformations as it spread through different cultures and languages. In the early Christian era, Aikaterine was Latinized as Catharina, which became popular in the Latin-speaking world.

The name was further adapted into Old French as Catherine, and eventually made its way into English as Catherine and its variants, including Kathrin. Historically, the name Kathrin and its variants have been borne by numerous notable figures, contributing to its enduring presence in various cultures.

One of the most significant historical milestones associated with the name is Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who became a symbol of wisdom and learning. Her story was popularized in medieval hagiographies, and she was venerated as a saint in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions.

The name gained further prominence through the influence of royal figures, such as Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII of England in the 16th century, and Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia in the 18th century. Culturally, the name Kathrin has been associated with ideals of purity and strength, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has also been linked to various artistic and literary works throughout history, reinforcing its significance in cultural narratives. Diminutive forms like Kate and Kathy have emerged from the name, further illustrating its adaptability and resonance across different languages and cultures.

Overall, Kathrin embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries, reflecting both personal and collective identities.

Famous people named Kathrin

In this section, you will find notable people named Kathrin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kathrin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kathrin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kathrin Zenkina is an entrepreneur best known for her work in the field of personal development and the founder of Manifestation Babe.

Kathrin Schüpbach is a Swiss artist best known for her contemporary art installations and exhibitions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kathrin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KatherineCatherineKarinaKatrinaKarlaKristin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kathrin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

KatrinKathyKaitlynKarenKiraKassieKendraKarla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kathrin was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Kathrin has ranked as high as #4935 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kathrin 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 Kathrin 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 Kathrin.

Year Total Births Girl
2021 5 5
2013 6 6
2011 10 10
2010 6 6
2009 9 9
2008 8 8
2007 13 13
2006 10 10
2005 8 8
2004 12 12
2003 13 13
2002 12 12
2001 5 5
2000 15 15
1999 13 13
1998 10 10
1997 22 22
1996 18 18
1995 16 16
1994 27 27
1993 21 21
1992 19 19
1991 24 24
1990 36 36
1989 23 23
1988 28 28
1987 15 15
1986 15 15
1985 21 21
1984 19 19
1983 14 14
1982 21 21
1981 24 24
1980 22 22
1979 25 25
1978 20 20
1977 19 19
1976 17 17
1975 18 18
1974 15 15
1973 13 13
1972 10 10
1971 17 17
1970 21 21
1969 18 18
1968 17 17
1967 12 12
1966 16 16
1965 20 20
1964 15 15
1963 18 18
1962 15 15
1961 13 13
1960 21 21
1959 21 21
1958 18 18
1957 21 21
1956 13 13
1955 18 18
1954 26 26
1953 14 14
1952 26 26
1951 16 16
1950 11 11
1949 14 14
1948 10 10
1947 18 18
1946 6 6
1945 13 13
1944 14 14
1942 5 5
1939 8 8
1937 5 5
1935 5 5
1929 5 5
1928 5 5
1927 6 6
1924 5 5
1923 6 6
1918 7 7
1916 5 5
1915 7 7
1914 6 6

Top States for Kathrin (1997)

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
CA 5
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