Katheryn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Katheryn is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'Aikaterine', meaning 'pure'. It has evolved through various historical forms including Aikaterine and Catherine. The name is often associated with traits of sophistication and strength, although it has no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in medieval England, largely due to the influence of Saint Catherine.

The name Katheryn is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Katheryn has been stalled for female in MidWest, 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 MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Katheryn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 571st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 730th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 785th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1171st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 978th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1572nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2839th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katheryn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katheryn"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkæθərɪn/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

Katheryn is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine', which is thought to be related to the Greek word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'.

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Meaning

pure

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Language Evolution

Aikaterine, Catherine, Katheryn

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in medieval times, particularly in England due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

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Variants & Derivatives

Catherine, Katherine, Kate, Katie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Katheryn is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and strength.

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Famous People

Katheryn Winnick, Katheryn Bigelow, Katheryn Narducci

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katheryn"

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 "Katheryn"

"Katheryn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 571st of 9107 2,771
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 730th of 9204 1,770
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 785th of 12526 3,003
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1171st of 19264 1,619
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 978th of 27321 2,850
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1572nd of 35406 2,082
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2839th of 30306 721

Regional Popularity of "Katheryn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Katheryn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
30.93%
438th/1416
40.39%
557th/1379
24.81%
587th/2366
76.53%
874th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
44.31%
685th/1546
72.49%
1128th/1556
29.75%
700th/2353
54.95%
850th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.75%
707th/2227
51.03%
1240th/2430
27.30%
779th/2853
26.02%
722nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
37.25%
1094th/2937
55.81%
1944th/3483
36.19%
1273rd/3518
31.11%
1258th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
23.88%
880th/3685
26.32%
1178th/4475
19.54%
1015th/5194
18.06%
1141st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
41.58%
1905th/4582
35.26%
1821st/5164
21.55%
1576th/7313
21.75%
1623rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
81.84%
3672nd/4487
35.63%
2431st/6822
38.58%
2421st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Katheryn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Katheryn" 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.