Katherine Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKATH-er-ine / /ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: pure; Latin: clear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Katherine has been popular in various cultures since the Middle Ages. It is often associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr. The name has numerous variants and has been used by many royal families across Europe. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its classic sound and historical significance.
Trend Summary
Katherine has maintained a steady level of popularity in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for girls.
Similar Names
Variants
- Catherine
- Kathryn
- Kathy
- Kate
International Variants
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Katarina (Slavic)
- Ekaterina (Russian)
Famous people named Katherine
Katherine Hepburn was an American actress known for her fierce independence and spirited personality.
Katherine Johnson was an African American mathematician whose calculations were critical to the success of NASA's early space missions.
Katherine Mansfield was a prominent New Zealand author known for her modernist short stories.
Katherine Langford is an Australian actress recognized for her role in the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why.'.
Fictional characters named Katherine
Katherine Pierce is a character in the 'The Vampire Diaries' series, known for her cunning and manipulative nature.
Katherine Minola is a character in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' often portrayed as a strong-willed and outspoken woman.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katherine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Katherine has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, New York, Kentucky, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Katherine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katherine (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 48 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 94 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |