Katherin
Katherin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katherin is a variant spelling of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. Etymologically linked to the Greek word katharos, it is widely understood to mean 'pure'. In the United States, it is a less common alternate spelling of a classic and enduring name.
Popularity in the United States
3,630 babies in the United States have been named Katherin since 1880. It ranks #2929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.8 %)
- CA (28.2 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- NJ (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 237 |
| 1960-1970 | 218 |
| 1970-1980 | 233 |
| 1980-1990 | 577 |
| 1990-2000 | 496 |
| 2000-2010 | 720 |
| 2010-2019 | 490 |
| 2020-2029 | 225 |
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Katie, Kat
Fun facts
- Katherin is a simplified phonetic variation of the historically standard Katherine or Kathryn.
- The name traces back to the ancient Greek name Aikaterine, associated with clarity and purity.