Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Catheryn since 1896
Babies named Catheryn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Catheryn's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 200 |
| 1930s | 130 |
| 1940s | 148 |
| 1950s | 241 |
| 1960s | 136 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Catheryn is a historic spelling of the classic name Catherine, first recorded in the United States in 1896. The name has experienced a long decline since the early 20th century, with its peak year in 1911. Despite its falling trajectory since 1990, Catheryn offers an alternative to the more common Catherine and Kathryn, providing a distinct yet familiar choice. The name has not re-entered widespread usage, but its enduring connections to royalty and saints give it a sense of tradition.
Catheryn is a variant spelling of Catherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterinē. The meaning has long been associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure,' though the original etymology may be from an earlier, possibly non-Greek source. The name entered English through Old French and has been in use since the medieval period, with various spellings emerging over centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cat, Cathy, Cate, Ryn
Sibling names for Catheryn
Names that share Catheryn's style, for a brother or sister.
