Cathrin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,086
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Cath, Cathy, Cathie, Rin, Riny, Rinie, Cay, Caie, and Catkins. 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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