Katharine

Meaning of Katharine

Katharine means "pure." It's a classic name that has been popular for centuries.

Katharine has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Katharine

After ranking as high as #668 in 2000, Katharine has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Katharine

• Katharine Hepburn
  Iconic American actress
• Katharine Graham
  Publisher, Washington Post
• Katharine McPhee
  Singer and actress
• Katharine Ross
  Actress, The Graduate
• Katharine Isabelle
  Canadian actress

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Questions about the name Katharine

What does the name Katharine mean?

Katharine means katharine means "pure." it's a classic name that has been popular for centuries, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Katharine a boy's or a girl's name?

Katharine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Katharine?

Katharine did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Katharine most popular?

Katharine peaked at #668 in 2000.