Rising since 2022, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Marycatherine since 1914
Babies named Marycatherine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Marycatherine is a relatively uncommon compound name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1914. It combines two perennially popular Christian saint names, Mary and Catherine. The name reached its peak rank of 9,457 in 1997, and as of 2025 it remains in use, with a recent upward trajectory since 2022. Approximately 1 in every 160,727 girls born today receives the name. Its top states are not localized, indicating a broad but thin distribution. Marycatherine reflects the American tradition of creating double-barreled names from classic sources, often for religious or family reasons.
Marycatherine is a modern compound of Mary and Catherine, both names of enduring Christian popularity. Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, has been associated with the Virgin Mary, while Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine, became common via saints. The hyphenated form emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, reflecting a tradition of pairing classic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Cathy, Katie, Ree, Cat
Variants: Mary Catherine, Mary-Catherine, Marycatharine
Sibling names for Marycatherine
Names that share Marycatherine's style, for a brother or sister.
