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Katharine

female

Meaning

"Pure"

A long established English form of Katherine, it is associated with early Christian saints and broad European transmission.

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Popularity History of Katharine

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4812Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4812

Katharine was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-576

lower than 2023

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

Katharine Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Katharine.

3 ideas
Kathar
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Katie
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Kath
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AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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“Grace; Favor”

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

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al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Katharine

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length9 letters

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