Cathrin
Cathrin is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,086 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
Cathrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 21 babies have been named Cathrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cathrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,086 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,086
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Cathrin
Cathrin is a girl name .
Cathrin is currently ranked #69,086 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cathrin include Cat, Cay, Catie, and Cathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cathrin 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