NAME PROFILE
Catharine
Catharine is of Greek origin, meaning 'pure.' The name carries a sense of elegance and strength, often associated with someone who embodies wisdom and grace. It evokes the image of a thoughtful individual who values integrity and kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,994 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 28%NY — 25%CA — 19%OH — 15%NJ — 13%
Notable People
Catharine de Braganza (Queen Consort of England) · Catharine MacKinnon (Feminist legal scholar) · Catharine Beecher (Educator and author) · Catharine Trotter Cockburn (Playwright and novelist) · Catharine Paine (Social reformer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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