Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #175 in 2024 with 1,740 babies born.
History: From the Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. Katherine of Aragon, Katharine Hepburn, and Katherine Johnson (NASA mathematician featured in 'Hidden Figures') are famous bearers. This 'K' spelling has been popular for centuries.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Katherine? About 1 in 1,913 babies born in 2024 were named Katherine, or roughly 4.8 per day in the United States.
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