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Catherine

female

Meaning

"Pure"

From Greek Aikaterine with debated origins but long associated with purity, it spread through saints and royal lineages across Europe.

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Popularity History of Catherine

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#320Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#320

Catherine was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Catherine Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Catherine

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French, English
Syllables3
Length9 letters

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