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Katerine

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Pronounced KAT-uh-reen /ˈkæt.ə.riːn/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure' (via katharos). A classic name in a slightly streamlined spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic in a soft spelling: Katerine is a form of Katherine, 'pure' (said 'KAT-uh-reen'). Elegant and timeless.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure' (via katharos). A classic name in a slightly streamlined spelling.

U.S. rank (2024)#11589 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 922

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Katerine is a variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long read as 'pure' (via katharos). It keeps the classic's grace in a slightly trimmed spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAT-uh-reen').

It appears rarely, next to the far more common Katherine. Rare, classic, and elegant.

Did you know? Katerine is a streamlined spelling of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine and traditionally read as 'pure' — a timeless classic in an elegant, softened form (said 'KAT-uh-reen').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Katerine — Katherine variant; Greek 'pure'

Variations

KatherineKaterynKatharine

Nicknames

KateKat

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Kathryn— a like trimmed spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katerine mean?

Katerine is a form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Katerine?

It's said KAT-uh-reen /ˈkæt.ə.riːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katerine a boy or girl name?

Katerine is a girl's name.

How popular is Katerine?

Katerine is a rare name in the U.S.