Holding steady.
Popularity of Cahterine since 1965
Babies named Cahterine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cahterine is a rare spelling variant of the classic Catherine, a name that has been a staple in the English-speaking world for centuries. The earliest recorded use in U.S. Social Security data for Cahterine is 1965, and it has never appeared in the top 1000 names, indicating extremely low usage. Its peak year, 1982, saw the most births for this spelling, though still in very small numbers. The trajectory from the 1960s onward has been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations but no significant surges. Unlike mainstream Catherine, Cahterine has no notable top states and is not associated with any particular region. Its staying power lies in its connection to the well-loved Catherine, giving it a familiar feel despite its unconventional form.
Cahterine is a modern respelling or variant of Catherine, a name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. The name Catherine ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterina, possibly linked to katharos meaning 'pure'. The spelling Cahterine appears as an uncommon alternative, likely a phonetic or typographical variation. It has seen sporadic use, never reaching high ranks, with a peak recorded in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cat, Cathy, Cate, Cathy
Sibling names for Cahterine
Names that share Cahterine's style, for a brother or sister.
