Katharine

Katharine 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 28 girls in the United States.

Katharine at a glance

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

About the name Katharine

Katharine 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, Katharine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #172 in 1880, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 41,204 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Katharine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#172 in 1880
Peak year
1982
Babies named Katharine in 2024
28
Total since 1880
41,204

Katharine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#258 in 1997
Babies named Katharine in 2023
4
Total since 1996
1,130

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Katharine mean?

The meaning of Katharine 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 Katharine a boy or girl name?

Katharine is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Katharine?

Katharine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Katharine?

Katharine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #172 in 1880, and 28 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].