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Catharine

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Pronounced KATH-rin /ˈkæθ.rɪn/High

Meaning: A traditional spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure.' A classic, dignified name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A dignified classic: Catharine spells Catherine, 'pure' (said 'KATH-rin'). Timeless and elegant.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA traditional spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure.' A classic, dignified name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12377 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,994

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catharine is an older spelling of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine, associated with katharos, 'pure.' Borne by queens and saints, it reads classic and elegant - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KATH-rin').

It appears rarely, next to Catherine and Katherine. Rare, dignified, and timeless.

Did you know? Catharine is a traditional spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure' - a dignified, timeless classic (said 'KATH-rin').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Catharine — Catherine variant spelling; Greek 'pure'

Variations

CatherineKatharineKatherine

Nicknames

CathyKate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catharine mean?

Catharine is a spelling of Catherine, from Greek, long associated with 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Catharine?

It's said KATH-rin /ˈkæθ.rɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Catharine a boy or girl name?

Catharine is a girl's name.

How popular is Catharine?

Catharine is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.

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