Holding steady.
Popularity of Catherene since 1905
Babies named Catherene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Catherene's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Catherene is an exceedingly rare spelling variant of Katherine, first recorded in the United States in 1905. Its occurrence has remained sporadic, with no significant surge in popularity since that year. The name never entered the top 1,000 rankings, reflecting its uncommon usage. The trajectory for this name is classified as stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in its rare appearances over time. As a deviation from the more established Catherine or Katherine, Catherene appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name. Without any top state concentration, it represents a truly scattered presence across the country.
Catherene is a rare spelling variant of Katherine, a name of debated origin. It may derive from the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure', but the name was also associated with the early Christian saint Catherine of Alexandria. Variant spellings like Catherene emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as parents sought unique forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cathy, Cate, Rene
Sibling names for Catherene
Names that share Catherene's style, for a brother or sister.
