Katherine Haggerty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Katherine Haggerty — Greek
485K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Katherine Haggerty is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Katherine 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 Haggerty: Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19. Katherine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 485K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Katherine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Katherine

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: Haggerty

English

Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Katherine 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 Katherine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Katherine Haggerty

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 Katherine Haggerty:

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Katherine?
The first name Katherine 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 Katherine most popular?
The name Katherine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Haggerty?
The surname Haggerty originates from English. Ancer L. Haggerty (born 1944), American jurist on the U.S. District Court Ben Haggerty or Macklemore (born 1983), American rapper and musician Dan Haggerty (1941–2016), American bodybuilder, animal trainer, and actor Don Haggerty (1914–1988), American film actor Frank Haggerty (1876–1962), American college sports coach Gareth Haggerty (born 1981), British rugby league player James, Jim, or Jimmy Haggerty, multiple people Joan Haggerty (born 1940), Canadian novelist Jonathan Haggerty (born 1997), British Muay Thai kickboxer Mike Haggerty (born 1945), American football player Nelson Haggerty (19.
What are the origins of the name Katherine Haggerty?
The name Katherine Haggerty combines two different traditions: the first name Katherine has Greek roots, while the surname Haggerty originates from English.
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