girl's name
Catharine
KATH-er-in or KATH-rin (English)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Letters 9
- Births on record 13,152
Catharine is a girl's name. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Catharine is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1915, when 281 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
Catharine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 478 |
| 1890s | 801 |
| 1900s | 1,117 |
| 1910s | 2,086 |
| 1920s | 1,643 |
| 1930s | 844 |
| 1940s | 1,012 |
| 1950s | 1,387 |
| 1960s | 1,074 |
| 1970s | 777 |
| 1980s | 705 |
| 1990s | 550 |
| 2000s | 337 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 36 |
How Popular Is Catharine?
In 2024, Catharine was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Catharine Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Catharine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Catharine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Catharine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Catharine
- English KATH-er-in or KATH-rin
Sibling Names for Catharine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Catharine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Catharine
How popular is the name Catharine?
In 2024, Catharine was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Catharine a girl's or a boy's name?
Catharine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Catharine most popular?
Catharine peaked in 1915, when 281 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.