Catheryn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Catheryn has its origins in Greek, meaning 'pure', and has evolved through various historical forms including Aikaterine and Catherine. It is often associated with traits of elegance and timelessness, and it holds no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged during the Middle Ages due to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, and it remains a favored choice today.
The name Catheryn is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Catheryn has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Catheryn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1862nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2559th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2458th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4361st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5229th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7331st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17913th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Catheryn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Catheryn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Catheryn is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is believed to be related to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Aikaterine, Catherine, Catheryn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially in Christian contexts, due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Variants & Derivatives
Catherine, Katherine, Cathy, Kitty
Modern Popularity & Image
Catheryn is perceived as a classic and elegant name, with a timeless quality that appeals to many parents today.
Famous People
Catherine the Great, Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Catheryn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Catheryn"
"Catheryn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1862nd of 9107 | 357 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2559th of 9204 | 217 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2458th of 12526 | 398 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4361st of 19264 | 213 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5229th of 27321 | 260 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7331st of 35406 | 248 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17913th of 30306 | 35 |
Regional Popularity of "Catheryn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Catheryn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
93.32% 2208th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
77.01% 2137th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Catheryn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Catheryn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.