Catharine is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3422 in 2003 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 54 births ranking #2430. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 12.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 43,501 girls born was named Catharine. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.