Katherine
Katherine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ËkÃĻθ(É)ÉšÉĒn/
Meaning and origin of Katherine
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a popular spelling variant of Catherine.
How popular is Katherine?
Since 1880, 650,926 girls and 1,824 boys in the U.S. have been named Katherine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #25 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #743 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #186 for girls, with 1,670 babies given the name.
Names similar to Katherine
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Katherine
Sister and brother names that share Katherine's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Katherine FAQ
What does the name Katherine mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a popular spelling variant of Catherine.
What is the origin of the name Katherine?
Katherine is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Katherine?
Since 1880, 650,926 girls and 1,824 boys in the U.S. have been named Katherine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #25 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #743 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #186 for girls, with 1,670 babies given the name.
Is Katherine a boy or girl name?
Katherine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 650,926 girls and 1,824 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.