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Catherine
GirlMeaning of Catherine: Greek: 'pure'
Catherine is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 319th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 594th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#319
972 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#594
66 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
669,611
First recorded 1880 · peak 1956
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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