Katherine

Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-er-ihn ]

Boy Name #9,313 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Katherine is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATH-er-ihn.

Parents who love the name Katherine often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,313
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie Kathie

Also a Girl Name

Katherine is also used as a girl name, ranked #175.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine

Is Katherine a boy or girl name?

Katherine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9313. As a girl name, it is ranked #175. Katherine is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Katherine?

Katherine is pronounced k-ATH-er-ihn.

How popular is the name Katherine?

Katherine is currently ranked #9313 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Katherine?

Common nicknames for Katherine include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie.

Is Katherine a common or rare name?

Katherine is an uncommon name, ranked #9313 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Katherine

Katherine is a boy name .

Is Katherine a boy or girl name? Katherine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,313 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #175. Katherine is more commonly used as a girl name.

Katherine is currently ranked #9,313 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Katherine include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.