Marykatherine
A feminine name derived from Mary and Katherine, of Hebrew and Greek origins respectively.
Name Census estimates that about 799 living Americans carry the first name Marykatherine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marykatherine today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marykatherine births was 1994 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marykatherine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
799
~ 1 in 428,979 Americans
Peak year
1994
34 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,748
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Marykatherine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marykatherine from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 242 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marykatherine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marykatherine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marykatherines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Illinois, North Carolina, California recorded the most babies named Marykatherine, while Texas, California, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marykatherine
The name Marykatherine is a combination of the names Mary and Katherine, both of which have rich histories and origins. Mary is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which may have been based on the Egyptian word "mr" meaning "beloved". Katherine, on the other hand, traces its roots back to the Greek name Aikaterine, which was composed of the elements "katharos" meaning "pure" and "heiros" meaning "sacred".
The name Mary has been popular among Christians for centuries, as it was the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mary can be found in the Gospel of Luke, which recounts the story of the Annunciation and the birth of Jesus. Mary has been a revered figure in Christianity and has been depicted in countless works of art, literature, and religious texts throughout history.
The name Katherine, or its variations like Catherine, has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous Katherines was Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. According to legend, she was a highly educated young woman who converted to Christianity and was later executed for her beliefs during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maxentius.
In the Middle Ages, the name Katherine gained popularity across Europe, particularly in England and France. One notable bearer of the name was Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. Their marriage and subsequent annulment played a pivotal role in the English Reformation.
Another famous Marykatherine was Marykatherine Goddard (1738-1816), an American printer and newspaper publisher who is considered one of the pioneers of the free press in the United States. She took over her husband's printing business after his death and published one of the first newspapers to report on the debates leading to the American Revolution.
In the world of literature, Marykatherine Bruner (1903-1987) was an American poet and author who wrote several collections of poetry, including "Poems for Peter" and "The Shining Road". Her work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.
The name Marykatherine has also been borne by several notable artists and musicians throughout history. Marykatherine Harris (1837-1895) was an American painter known for her portraits and still-life works, while Marykatherine Wiley (1884-1968) was a Canadian composer and music educator who contributed to the development of music education in Canada.
People
Marykatherine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marykatherine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marykatherine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marykatherine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 799 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marykatherine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 428,979 US residents.
Is Marykatherine a common name?
We classify Marykatherine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 821 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marykatherine most popular?
The single biggest year for Marykatherine was 1994, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marykatherine is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marykatherine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marykatherine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.