Catharina
Catharina is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,427 in the US, popular nicknames include Cat, Cay, and Catie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Catharina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 316 babies have been named Catharina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Catharina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #65,427 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,427
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Catharina
Catharina is a girl name .
Catharina is currently ranked #65,427 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Catharina include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Catharina include Catherine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis