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Marycatherine

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-KATH-rin /ˈmɛr.iˌkæθ.rɪn/High

Meaning: A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Catherine ('pure', from the Greek katharos); we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: Star of the sea, plus pure: Marycatherine joins Mary and Catherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningA compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Catherine ('pure', from the Greek katharos); we note the compound
U.S. rank (2024)#9312 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 945

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719142024

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

Marycatherine is a compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Catherine ('pure', from the Greek katharos; we note the compound). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAIR-ee-KATH-rin').

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic families as a run-together double name. Rare, star-of-the-sea-and-pure at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Marycatherine joins Mary ('star of the sea; beloved') and Catherine ('pure') — a lyrical, classic compound (said 'MAIR-ee-KATH-rin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Mary, Catherine — compound name

Variations

Mary CatherineMarykatherineMarykate

Nicknames

Mary Kate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marycatherine mean?

Marycatherine joins Mary ('star of the sea; beloved') and Catherine ('pure').

How do you pronounce Marycatherine?

It's said MAIR-ee-KATH-rin — four syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marycatherine a boy or girl name?

Marycatherine is a girl's name.

How popular is Marycatherine?

Marycatherine is a very rare name in the U.S.

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