NAME PROFILE
Katharine
Katharine is of Greek origin, meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' This name conveys a sense of elegance and refinement, often associated with strong, intelligent women who possess a nurturing spirit and a strong sense of justice.
Key Stats
| Total births | 41,241 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1982 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%PA — 20%NY — 20%TX — 20%MA — 19%
Notable People
Katharine Hepburn (Actress, *Guess Who's Coming to Dinner*) · Katharine Graham (Former Publisher, *The Washington Post*) · Katharine McPhee (Singer and Actress, *American Idol*) · Katharine Ross (Actress, *The Graduate*) · Katharine Lee Bates (Poet, wrote *America the Beautiful*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KateKatieKat
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