Katharine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins

Origin:

Greek

Gender Distribution:

0% Masculine / 100% Feminine

Meaning:

Katharine means 'pure' or 'clear' and is associated with elegance and sophistication.

Meaning of the Name Katharine

Katharine is a variant spelling of Catherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. The name has been used by several prominent historical figures, such as Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Catherine the Great of Russia. Katharine is a popular name in English-speaking countries and is associated with elegance and sophistication.

Popularity of the Name Katharine

The popularity for the name Katharine peaked in popularity in the year 1982 with 949 births, which ranked number 503 out of 17,924 unique names for that year. Katharine had the most female births in 1982 with 949, which ranked number 261 out of 12,331 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1984 with 6, which ranked number 5,560 out of 7,337 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Katharine has declined sharply over the last ten years from 110 births to 41 births, a decline of -62.73%. Among females, Katharine has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 110 births to 41 births, a decline of -62.73%.

Nationwide Popularity of Katharine

20 Year Trend of Katharine: -85.66%
10 Year Trend of Katharine: -62.73%
10 Year Female Trend of Katharine: -62.73%

Popularity of Katharine by State

We have no state ranking data available for the name Katharine. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Katharine in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Katharine is a great pick!

2024 Popularity Projections for Katharine

Total Births of Katharine: 37 (-9.40%)
Female Births of Katharine: 37 (-9.40%)

Given the downward trend of Katharine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. For Females, births for Katharine have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 37 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.40%.