Why Katherine Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Katherine” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Katherine” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Enirehtak.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Eairenhkt.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Katherine

The true meaning of ‘Katherine’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Katherine is a name that implies a pioneering spirit. You are a natural born leader, highly focused, and achievement oriented. Enduring hardship to try out new things come naturally to you. It frustrates you to do too many unimportant activities. You can do things and make decisions by yourself. You are also energetic and confident.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Katherine, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.

You are an enlightened one who relies on your gut to make decisions. Does the phrase “a force to be reckoned with” rings a bell? You have the power of concentration and good memories. Try to avoid situations that could trigger your edginess. You can write with high artistic qualities.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, writer, composer of music, teacher, designer, architect, planner, president of a society, curator, librarian, keeper of department store.

Lucky colors: All yellows, ocher, bronze, gold, orange

Lucky gem(s): Yellow diamond, citrine, amber, and topaz

Lucky day(s): Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Borage, chamomile, eyebright, lavender, Saint-John’s-wort, sorrel, thyme

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Is The Name Katherine Popular?

“Katherine” is the 32^nd most popular baby girl’s name in Montana as reported in the 1982 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 34 babies in Montana have the same name as you in 1982. A total of 9,226 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1990 with a total of 11,626 babies. That’s a lot of baby Katherines.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Katherine” was recorded 649,297 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Katherines to occupy the country of Montenegro with an estimated population of 626,485.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 507 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #53 nationwide and was registered 502 times as a baby girl’s name. Katherine became a popular girl’s name in the state of District of Columbia in the year 2006. It ranked #1 with 53 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1992 in the state of California with 1,429 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Maryland for 111 years from 1910 to 2020 (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (2004 to 2023), the name “Katherine” was recorded 76,492 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Katherine, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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