Katherine
Pronunciation: [ k-ATH-er-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katherine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,264 babies have been named Katherine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katherine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,313 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,313
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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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, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Kathe, Kathey, Katheie, Ine, Iney, Rine, Kay, and Kaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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