What does Katherene mean and where does it come from?
Katherene is a variation of the name Katherine, which has roots in Greek and Latin. The name has been used across various cultures and has many variations. It is historically significant due to its associations with saints and royalty. The name has been popular in many forms, with notable figures in
Cultural significance
Katherene has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of pure.
Peak popularity
Reached #1926 in 1901 — currently #1379 in the US.
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Browse names →What middle names flow best with Katherene?
Katherene works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Katherene Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Katherene Rose
Floral · soft ending
Katherene Mae
Sweet · timeless
Katherene Claire
French influence · crisp
Katherene Jane
Literary · strong
Katherene Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Katherene right now?
Holding steady — currently #1379 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2023 | #1379 | 821 | ▲ up 5 · +2% births |
| 2022 | #1384 | 801 | ▲ up 5 · +4% births |
| 2021 | #1389 | 771 | ▲ up 12130 · +15320% births |
| 1995 | #13519 | 5 | ▼ down 4321 · -17% births |
| 1980 | #9198 | 6 | ▼ down 3261 |
| 1965 | #5937 | 6 | ▼ down 1065 · -25% births |
| 1960 | #4872 | 8 | ▲ up 1144 · +60% births |
| 1955 | #6016 | 5 | ▼ down 2725 · -55% births |
| 1950 | #3291 | 11 | ▲ up 328 · +57% births |
| 1940 | #3619 | 7 | ▼ down 82 |
| 1935 | #3537 | 7 | ▲ up 1182 · +40% births |
| 1930 | #4719 | 5 | ▼ down 2382 · -69% births |
| 1925 | #2337 | 16 | ▼ down 104 · -6% births |
| 1920 | #2233 | 17 | ▲ up 2203 · +240% births |
| 1915 | #4436 | 5 | — |
The story of Katherene
Katherene entered American naming records in 1901 and has been in use for over 123 years. With 492 total births recorded, Katherene remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4436 in 1915 to #1379 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Katherene in 1901:
Katherene by decade
Katherene peaked in the 1900s. See all 1900s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 55 | |
| 1920s ★ | 121 | |
| 1930s | 50 | |
| 1940s | 63 | |
| 1950s | 86 | |
| 1960s | 46 | |
| 1970s | 16 | |
| 1980s | 18 | |
| 1990s | 16 | |
| 2000s | 16 | |
💎Katherene has only 492 total recorded births since 1901 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Katherene?
What names sound and feel like Katherene?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Katherene also consider these
Common questions about the name Katherene
What does the name Katherene mean?
Katherene means "Pure" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Katherene?
Katherene is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Katherene?
Katherene originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Katherene?
Katherene is a three-syllable name pronounced K AE1 TH EH1 R N EY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Katherene?
Katherene pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.