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Origin & history of Catherine1
Greek roots
Catherine comes from the Greek name Katharos meaning pure. It has been used by saints and queens throughout history, giving it a strong legacy of elegance and influence. The name has remained consistently popular across cultures for its timeless and classic appeal.
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Root name
The root form of Catherine is
Katharos — meaning Pure.
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Modern usage
Catherine remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Catherine?
1956
peak year
Today, Catherine ranks around #258 in the United States, with roughly 1,290 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1956, 12,057 babies were given the name (ranked #28 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1950s. Catherine has been declining in recent years. In all, around 668,624 babies have been registered as Catherine since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
12,057
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #28)
(ranked #28)
1,290
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
12,900
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
668,624
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Catherine2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
C3
A1
T2
H8
E5
R9
I9
N5
E5
Sum: 47 → Life path 2
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Personality of Catherine🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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