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Cathrin

KATH-rin /kæθˈrɪn/

At a glance

In short
Cathrin is a timeless and elegant name for baby girls, originating from the Greek name Catherine, meaning "pure" or "clear."
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1980 (#10,392)
Babies in 1980
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,957 in 1920
First recorded
1916

Meaning of Cathrin

Cathrin is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It originated from the Greek name Catherine, which means "pure" or "clear." The name has been popular throughout history, with variations such as Catherine and Katherine being used in different cultures. This classic name has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1916, with its popularity peaking in certain years. It's a name that exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful choice for your little one.

How to pronounce Cathrin

English

Popularity of Cathrin in the U.S.

Cathrin was last recorded in the U.S. in 1980, ranked #10,392 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,957 in 1920. It first appears in the records in 1916.

Bar and line chart: Cathrin in the U.S., 1916–1980. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 1920 and 5 in 1980. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,957 in 1920, #10,392 in 1980.
  • Girls named Cathrin (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1916–1980. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1916⁠–⁠1980 6 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1980510,392▼ 182
1979510,210back
195765,377back
195155,414back
192073,957back
191654,417new

Notable people named Cathrin

  • Cathrin Brisken is a German-Swiss doctor and professor known for researching how hormones influence breast cancer development.