Cathrine
Cathrine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Cathrine is a spelling variant of Catherine, deriving from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has historically been popular in Scandinavian countries and used as a less common variant in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the 20th century but has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,716 babies in the United States have been named Cathrine since 1880. It ranks #1902 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.4 %)
- NY (10 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 162 |
| 1890-1900 | 207 |
| 1900-1910 | 240 |
| 1910-1920 | 639 |
| 1920-1930 | 840 |
| 1930-1940 | 518 |
| 1940-1950 | 597 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,413 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,155 |
| 1970-1980 | 636 |
| 1980-1990 | 507 |
| 1990-2000 | 431 |
| 2000-2010 | 295 |
| 2010-2019 | 76 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cathrine
- Cathrine Kraayeveld: Basketball player
- Cathrine Junge: Politician
Nicknames
Cathy, Cat, Cate, Catty
Fun facts
- Cathrine without the middle 'e' is a common spelling in Norway and Denmark.
- The name traces back to the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure.