Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure, Tortured, Virginal, Unsullied
Pronunciation: KATH-uh-reen, /ˈkæθərɪn/, Kather-ine;Kath-er-ine;Ka-the-ri-ne
Popularity Rank: #797
The name Katherine is of Greek origin and it means 'pure'. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which itself is derived from the name Hekaterine. Katherine is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.
The name Katherine is of Greek origin and means Pure, Tortured, Virginal, Unsullied. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Katherine is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, Chile, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KATH-uh-reen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkæθərɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Kather-ine;Kath-er-ine;Ka-the-ri-ne
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At NamesLook, the name Katherine is recorded 76,653 times globally, ranking it as the 797th most common name worldwide.
Katherine is most prevalent in United States of America, with 17,736 occurrences, making it the 323th most popular name in the country.
In Chile, the name Katherine is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #323 | 1 : 102 |
| Colombia | #192 | 1 : 88 |
| Chile | #107 | 1 : 52 |
| Peru | #199 | 1 : 145 |
| United Kingdom | #355 | 1 : 103 |
| Panama | #64 | 1 : 87 |
| Costa Rica | #101 | 1 : 62 |
| Canada | #284 | 1 : 187 |
| Bolivia | #327 | 1 : 226 |
| Hong Kong | #328 | 1 : 344 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Katherine from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:34 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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