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Catherine

Catherine is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#240

How popular is Catherine?

Popularity in the United States

Catherine has been given to 664,696 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,442 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Catherine per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Catherine has been given to 394,876 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Catherine per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,686 people called Catherine living in Spain, with an average age of 44.8.

664,696 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Catherine

Is Catherine a boy's or a girl's name?

Catherine is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Catherine?

Catherine has been given to 664,696 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.