Catherine is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #161 in 2011 with 1,937 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 3,802 births ranking #81. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 48.2%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 908 girls born was named Catherine. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.