Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathrene since 1916
Babies named Kathrene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kathrene's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathrene is a lesser-known variant of the classic Katherine. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, with its peak year in 1925, when it saw modest usage. However, it has since fallen out of regular use and has not ranked in recent years. The trajectory of Kathrene has remained stable, with no notable revival. Its spelling variant, with the 'e' ending, offers a slightly more distinctive take on the traditional name, but like many early 20th century variants, it has not maintained popularity.
Kathrene is a spelling variant of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The association with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure', became attached through early Christian tradition. The name was borne by the early Christian martyr Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Kath, Rena
Sibling names for Kathrene
Names that share Kathrene's style, for a brother or sister.
