Catharine

Catharine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

Catharine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Catharine

Catharine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Catharine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #249 in 1883, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 12,994 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Catharine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#249 in 1883
Peak year
1915
Babies named Catharine in 2024
7
Total since 1880
12,994

Catharine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1296 in 1996
Babies named Catharine in 2019
3
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Catharine mean?

The meaning of Catharine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Catharine a boy or girl name?

Catharine is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Catharine?

Catharine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Catharine?

Catharine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #249 in 1883, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].