Overview
people
Sample Size
41,180
Gender Distribution
Male:
1.7%
Female:
98.3%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Greek
Meaning
The name Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means pure or clear. Catherine has been a popular name since the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian countries. It is associated with several saints, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
FR
19,760 samples
98%
US
6,220 samples
99%
GB
2,944 samples
98%
BE
1,981 samples
99%
CA
1,010 samples
99%
PH
818 samples
99%
KE
657 samples
100%
CN
477 samples
99%
IE
470 samples
98%
CH
437 samples
98%
AU
434 samples
99%
MY
337 samples
99%
ZA
311 samples
99%
NG
251 samples
98%
RU
246 samples
98%
ES
244 samples
100%
CM
226 samples
98%
CI
224 samples
99%
CO
191 samples
99%
CL
187 samples
98%
+ 80 more countries
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