Pure
Kathrin is a German short form of Katherine. It derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is most commonly associated with the word katharos, meaning pure.
Less common today
Kathrin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,091 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Austrian world champion alpine ski racer
German writer and poet, winner of the German Book Prize
German world champion giant slalom skier
