Catherine Mireles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Catherine Mireles — Greek
578K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Catherine Mireles is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Catherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past. The surname Mireles: Alberto Miguel Martínez Mireles (born 1950), Mexican politician Christopher Mireles (born 1992), Mexican BMX rider Edmundo Mireles Jr. (born 1953), American FBI agent Gustavo Espinoza Mireles (1891–1939), Mexican politician John Mireles (born 1964), American photographer Matt Mireles (born 1980), American technology entrepreneur Sylvester Raymond Mireles (born 1929), American civil rights activist and college professor Robert Anthony Mireles (born 1992), United States Air Force Veteran Víctor Manuel Vázquez Mireles (born 1967), Mexican drug lord Laura G Mireles Navarro (born 1966), Mexican Aut. Catherine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 578K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Catherine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Catherine

Greek

Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.

Surname: Mireles

Spanish

Alberto Miguel Martínez Mireles (born 1950), Mexican politician Christopher Mireles (born 1992), Mexican BMX rider Edmundo Mireles Jr. (born 1953), American FBI agent Gustavo Espinoza Mireles (1891–1939), Mexican politician John Mireles (born 1964), American photographer Matt Mireles (born 1980), American technology entrepreneur Sylvester Raymond Mireles (born 1929), American civil rights activist and college professor Robert Anthony Mireles (born 1992), United States Air Force Veteran Víctor Manuel Vázquez Mireles (born 1967), Mexican drug lord Laura G Mireles Navarro (born 1966), Mexican Aut.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Catherine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Catherine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Catherine Mireles

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Catherine Mireles:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Catherine?
The first name Catherine originates from Greek. Katherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with one of the earliest Christian saints, Catherine of Alexandria. In the early Christian era it came to be associated with the Greek adjective καθαρός (katharos), meaning 'pure'. This influenced the name's English spelling, giving rise to variants Katharine and Catharine. The spelling with a middle 'a' was more common in the past.
When was Catherine most popular?
The name Catherine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mireles?
The surname Mireles originates from Spanish. Alberto Miguel Martínez Mireles (born 1950), Mexican politician Christopher Mireles (born 1992), Mexican BMX rider Edmundo Mireles Jr. (born 1953), American FBI agent Gustavo Espinoza Mireles (1891–1939), Mexican politician John Mireles (born 1964), American photographer Matt Mireles (born 1980), American technology entrepreneur Sylvester Raymond Mireles (born 1929), American civil rights activist and college professor Robert Anthony Mireles (born 1992), United States Air Force Veteran Víctor Manuel Vázquez Mireles (born 1967), Mexican drug lord Laura G Mireles Navarro (born 1966), Mexican Aut.
What are the origins of the name Catherine Mireles?
The name Catherine Mireles combines two different traditions: the first name Catherine has Greek roots, while the surname Mireles originates from Spanish.
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