Catherine is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #6605 in 2002 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 11 births ranking #5235. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 194,147 boys born was named Catherine. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Catherine is a major classic meaning pure. It feels intelligent, steady, and deeply rooted in history.
The name has been used for centuries across Europe in royal, religious, and literary contexts. Its durability comes from strength of tradition and an almost endless range of forms and nicknames.