Holding steady.
Popularity of Katherene since 1901
Babies named Katherene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Katherene's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katherene is a rare spelling variant of Katherine, first recorded in 1901 with a rank so low it did not appear in official rankings (fewer than 5 births). Its peak usage was also in 1901, and the name has remained extremely uncommon ever since, with a stable trajectory of essentially no new births in recent decades. No top states are associated with this spelling due to its rarity. Katherene likely emerged as a phonetic or creative variant, carrying the core meaning of 'pure' from the Katherine tradition while representing a distinct, if nearly extinct, choice.
Katherene is a spelling variant of Katherine, possibly influenced by the name Catherine or by a respelling to reflect a particular pronunciation. The name Katherine itself has debated origins, often linked to the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure,' but Katherene does not have a distinct historical root. It appears in U.S. records from the early 1900s, likely as a creative or regional spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Kath, Ren, Rena, Katie
Variants: Catherine, Katherine, Kathryn, Katharine, Catharine
Sibling names for Katherene
Names that share Katherene's style, for a brother or sister.
