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Girl Name

Catherine

"Pure, clear, innocent"

Ranked #84 for girls

About the Name Catherine

Meaning

Pure, clear, innocent

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

C

Girl Rank

#84

Catherine is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Pure, clear, innocent" and is currently ranked #84 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#35
1950
#28
1960
#28
1970
#22
1980
#35
1990
#55
2000
#68
2010
#84
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Catherine

  • Ct Catherine the Great
  • KM Kate Middleton
  • CZ Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Clear, bright, famous

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Free woman, song of joy

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Charlotte

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Free woman, petite and feminine

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Cora

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Maiden, heart, filled heart

Greek #74
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Quick Facts

Syllables
4
Letters
9
Starts with
C
Origin
Greek

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