Pure
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, the etymology is debated but long associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure. It has been one of the most consistently popular names in the English-speaking world for centuries, borne by numerous saints and queens.
About 1,670 girls were named Katherine in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NASA mathematician who calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury
Iconic American actress and four-time Academy Award winner
Prominent New Zealand modernist short story writer
Antagonist and doppelganger vampire · The Vampire Diaries
Emmy-winning actress known for Grey's Anatomy
Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia
Influential dancer, choreographer, and social activist
Professional soccer player
The same feel as Katherine — far less common.
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