Girl
Catherine
pure
About Catherine
Catherine represents enduring elegance and classical refinement. This name has graced queens, saints, and accomplished women throughout history, establishing a legacy of intelligence and dignity. The versatility of Catherine shines through its numerous nickname possibilities—Kate, Cathy, Kit, Rina—allowing personal expression while maintaining formal gravitas when needed. Its widespread recognition across cultures ensures easy pronunciation and spelling, practical considerations that shouldn't be overlooked. Catherine never feels dated despite centuries of use; instead, it maintains a perpetual freshness that adapts seamlessly to contemporary settings. For families valuing tradition without sacrificing sophistication, Catherine delivers a polished, professional sound that commands respect while remaining approachable and warm.
Popularity of the Name Catherine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #31 | ||||
| 1881 | #40 | ||||
| 1882 | #42 | ||||
| 1883 | #36 | ||||
| 1884 | #43 | ||||
| 1885 | #45 | ||||
| 1886 | #45 | ||||
| 1887 | #44 | ||||
| 1888 | #42 | ||||
| 1889 | #42 | ||||
| 1890 | #44 | ||||
| 1891 | #41 | ||||
| 1892 | #42 | ||||
| 1893 | #42 | ||||
| 1894 | #41 | ||||
| 1895 | #38 | ||||
| 1896 | #40 | ||||
| 1897 | #42 | ||||
| 1898 | #41 | ||||
| 1899 | #36 | ||||
| 1900 | #34 | #18 | |||
| 1901 | #38 | #21 | |||
| 1902 | #31 | #17 | |||
| 1903 | #32 | #23 | |||
| 1904 | #31 | #25 | |||
| 1905 | #28 | #21 | |||
| 1906 | #26 | #21 | |||
| 1907 | #25 | #28 | |||
| 1908 | #22 | #27 | |||
| 1909 | #23 | #17 | |||
| 1910 | #22 | #28 | |||
| 1911 | #20 | #32 | |||
| 1912 | #21 | #33 | |||
| 1913 | #22 | #31 | |||
| 1914 | #18 | #32 | |||
| 1915 | #19 | #31 | |||
| 1916 | #20 | #41 | |||
| 1917 | #18 | #30 | |||
| 1918 | #20 | #37 | |||
| 1919 | #23 | #36 | |||
| 1920 | #21 | #29 | |||
| 1921 | #23 | #47 | |||
| 1922 | #24 | #52 | |||
| 1923 | #24 | #51 | |||
| 1924 | #27 | #45 | |||
| 1925 | #29 | #54 | |||
| 1926 | #31 | #39 | |||
| 1927 | #31 | #52 | |||
| 1928 | #33 | #52 | |||
| 1929 | #34 | #63 | |||
| 1930 | #35 | #41 | |||
| 1931 | #36 | #42 | |||
| 1932 | #39 | #50 | |||
| 1933 | #44 | #42 | |||
| 1934 | #42 | #53 | |||
| 1935 | #42 | #58 | |||
| 1936 | #44 | #54 | |||
| 1937 | #47 | #57 | |||
| 1938 | #48 | #57 | |||
| 1939 | #49 | #52 | |||
| 1940 | #53 | #43 | |||
| 1941 | #51 | #59 | |||
| 1942 | #49 | #62 | |||
| 1943 | #48 | #47 | |||
| 1944 | #49 | #47 | |||
| 1945 | #50 | #70 | |||
| 1946 | #48 | #49 | |||
| 1947 | #46 | #43 | |||
| 1948 | #41 | #39 | |||
| 1949 | #37 | #38 | |||
| 1950 | #34 | #48 | |||
| 1951 | #34 | #34 | |||
| 1952 | #34 | #41 | |||
| 1953 | #35 | #39 | |||
| 1954 | #32 | #39 | |||
| 1955 | #28 | #35 | |||
| 1956 | #28 | #27 | |||
| 1957 | #37 | #25 | |||
| 1958 | #38 | #24 | |||
| 1959 | #40 | #26 | |||
| 1960 | #42 | #25 | |||
| 1961 | #48 | #23 | |||
| 1962 | #53 | #19 | |||
| 1963 | #53 | #16 | |||
| 1964 | #54 | #20 | #2 | ||
| 1965 | #57 | #22 | #3 | ||
| 1966 | #54 | #21 | #2 | ||
| 1967 | #55 | #22 | #3 | ||
| 1968 | #56 | #25 | #2 | ||
| 1969 | #58 | #24 | #2 | ||
| 1970 | #59 | #22 | #2 | ||
| 1971 | #65 | #23 | #2 | ||
| 1972 | #65 | #26 | #2 | ||
| 1973 | #67 | #19 | #2 | ||
| 1974 | #73 | #29 | #2 | ||
| 1975 | #73 | #20 | #3 | ||
| 1976 | #72 | #23 | #3 | ||
| 1977 | #75 | #27 | #3 | ||
| 1978 | #72 | #27 | #4 | ||
| 1979 | #78 | #31 | #4 | ||
| 1980 | #77 | #24 | #4 | ||
| 1981 | #73 | #27 | #8 | ||
| 1982 | #73 | #32 | #10 | ||
| 1983 | #66 | #33 | #12 | ||
| 1984 | #69 | #37 | #7 | ||
| 1985 | #65 | #38 | #14 | ||
| 1986 | #67 | #47 | #14 | ||
| 1987 | #74 | #46 | #16 | ||
| 1988 | #69 | #55 | #17 | ||
| 1989 | #67 | #48 | #15 | ||
| 1990 | #71 | #50 | #17 | ||
| 1991 | #72 | #60 | #19 | #16 | |
| 1992 | #78 | #62 | #20 | #16 | |
| 1993 | #75 | #61 | #19 | #16 | |
| 1994 | #84 | #65 | #24 | #16 | |
| 1995 | #90 | #91 | #26 | #20 | |
| 1996 | #95 | #62 | #35 | #22 | |
| 1997 | #96 | #71 | #97 | #34 | #31 |
| 1998 | #101 | #74 | #103 | #51 | #31 |
| 1999 | #98 | #80 | #93 | #51 | #33 |
| 2000 | #81 | #89 | #107 | #60 | #33 |
| 2001 | #81 | #91 | #96 | #54 | #36 |
| 2002 | #101 | #98 | #91 | #58 | #46 |
| 2003 | #106 | #114 | #163 | #71 | #51 |
| 2004 | #103 | #142 | #153 | #64 | #63 |
| 2005 | #109 | #170 | #141 | #83 | #76 |
| 2006 | #121 | #166 | #150 | #99 | #76 |
| 2007 | #142 | #184 | #167 | #115 | #97 |
| 2008 | #148 | #223 | #182 | #106 | #118 |
| 2009 | #176 | #226 | #169 | #126 | #118 |
| 2010 | #194 | #263 | #296 | #170 | #125 |
| 2011 | #161 | #202 | #197 | #114 | #122 |
| 2012 | #165 | #192 | #167 | #127 | #133 |
| 2013 | #170 | #209 | #130 | #112 | #136 |
| 2014 | #170 | #235 | #158 | #133 | #153 |
| 2015 | #177 | #240 | #185 | #173 | #141 |
| 2016 | #195 | #280 | #283 | #189 | #168 |
| 2017 | #198 | #278 | #177 | #186 | #181 |
| 2018 | #205 | #362 | #130 | #234 | |
| 2019 | #241 | #379 | #210 | #224 | #227 |
| 2020 | #267 | #375 | #354 | #164 | #241 |
| 2021 | #323 | #395 | #312 | #193 | #349 |
| 2022 | #328 | #410 | #438 | #307 | #450 |
| 2023 | #331 | #452 | #321 | #471 | |
| 2024 | #324 | #504 | #220 | #434 | |
| 2025 | #314 | #536 | #281 | #451 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Catherine
Names Similar to Catherine
Nicknames for Catherine
- Cathy
- Cat
- Kate
- Katie
- Cate
Famous People Named Catherine
| Catherine the Great | Empress of Russia |
| Catherine de' Medici | Queen of France |
| Catherine Parr | Sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England |
| Catherine Deneuve | French actress |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | Welsh actress |
| Catherine Bach | American actress known for her role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" |
| Catherine Keener | American actress |
| Catherine Bell | American actress known for her role in "JAG" |
| Catherine Hardwicke | American film director |
| Catherine McAuley | Founder of the Sisters of Mercy |
| Catherine Hicks | American actress known for her role in "7th Heaven" |
| Catherine Opie | American photographer |
| Catherine Coleman | NASA astronaut |
| Catherine Ndereba | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Catherine Ashton | British politician and diplomat |
| Catherine McGregor | Australian journalist and military officer |
| Catherine Martin | Australian film production designer and costume designer |
| Catherine Johnson | British mathematician and physicist |
| Catherine O'Hara | Canadian actress |
Characters Named Catherine
| Catherine Earnshaw | "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë |
| Catherine Morland | "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen |
| Catherine Tramell | "Basic Instinct" played by Sharon Stone |
| Catherine Chandler | "Beauty and the Beast" TV series |
| Catherine Willows | "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" TV series |
| Catherine Langford | "Stargate" franchise |
| Catherine de' Medici | "Reign" TV series |
| Catherine Barkley | "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway |
| Catherine Bloom | "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Catherine Bennet | "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen |
| Catherine Ames | "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck |
| Catherine Sloper | "Washington Square" by Henry James |
| Catherine "Cat" Adams | "Criminal Minds" TV series |
| Catherine Willoughby | "The Tudors" TV series |
| Catherine Weaver | "Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles" TV series |
| Catherine Rollins | "Hawaii Five-0" TV series |
| Catherine Durant | "House of Cards" TV series |
| Catherine Trammell | "Basic Instinct" film series |
| Catherine Martell | "Twin Peaks" TV series |