Katherine
Meaning: Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #70
Total births: 7,670
History: Katherine peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Katherine is also one of Australia's most famous outback towns — Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) in the Northern Territory is a stunning natural wonder sacred to the Jawoyn people. The name connects urban Australia to its wild interior.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2000) | #81 |
| Babies named Katherine in 2000 | 96 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 7,670 |
| Peak year | 1985 (274 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 1956–2000 (44 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 7 spots |
Frequently asked about Katherine
What does the name Katherine mean?
Katherine means “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Katherine?
Katherine has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Pure and clear — unblemished goodness and transparent heart”.
How popular is Katherine in Australia?
Katherine ranked #81 in Australia in 2000 — given to 96 babies that year.
When was Katherine most popular?
Katherine peaked in 1985 with 274 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Katherine a boy or girl name?
Katherine is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Katherines in registered births are female.
How long has Katherine been recorded in Australia?
Katherine appears in birth records in Australia across 44 years — from 1956 through 2000.