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Marykatherine

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

Meaning: A compound of Mary ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea', Hebrew) and Katherine ('pure', Greek katharos), hence 'beloved + pure'; we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + pure: Marykatherine joins Mary and Katherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAIR-ee-KATH-rin').
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningA compound of Mary ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea', Hebrew) and Katherine ('pure', Greek katharos), hence 'beloved + pure'; we note the compound
U.S. rank (2024)#8748 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419712024

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

Marykatherine is a compound of Mary ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea', Hebrew) and Katherine ('pure', Greek katharos), hence 'beloved + pure' (we note the compound). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAIR-ee-KATH-rin').

In the U.S. it appears as a traditional Southern double name. Rare as one word, beloved-and-pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marykatherine joins Mary ('beloved') and Katherine ('pure') — a lyrical double name, classic and warm (we note the compound; said 'MAIR-ee-KATH-rin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Marykatherine — compound

Variations

Mary KatherineMary-KatherineMarykate

Nicknames

MaryKate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marykatherine mean?

Marykatherine joins Mary ('beloved') and Katherine ('pure'); a compound. We note the compound.

How do you pronounce Marykatherine?

It's said MAIR-ee-KATH-rin /ˈmɛr.iˌkæθ.rɪn/ — stress on Mair and Kath.

Is Marykatherine a boy or girl name?

Marykatherine is a girl's name.

How popular is Marykatherine?

Marykatherine is a very rare one-word name in the U.S.

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