Katharine
Pronunciation: [ k-ATHR-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katharine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 11 babies have been named Katharine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katharine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,643 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,643
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Katharine
Katharine is a boy name .
Is Katharine a boy or girl name? Katharine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,643 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,801. Katharine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Katharine is currently ranked #40,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katharine include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Katha, Kathay, Kathaie, Ine, Iney, Rine, Kay, and Kaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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