How Many People Are Named Katherine?
people in the United States are named Katherine
1 in 514 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
11,659 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from the name of the goddess HECATE; it could be related to Greek αικια (aikia) "torture"; or it could be from a Coptic name meaning "my consecration of your name". In the early Christian era it became associated with Greek καθαρος (katharos) "pure", and the Latin spelling was changed from Katerina to Katharina to reflect this.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Katherine"
- 1,740 babies were named Katherine in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1990
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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