Andrea vs Katherine
Andrea and Katherinecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Norway · Girls
In 2001, Andrea was ranked #20 and Katherine #334 among girls in Norway.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1988, Andrea was ranked #94 and Katherine #46 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Andrea was ranked #304 and Katherine #608 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2017, Andrea was ranked #355 and Katherine #355 among girls in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Andrea was ranked #1079 and Katherine #872 among girls in England and Wales.
Andrea and Katherine over time
Andrea and Katherine appear together in 5 published lists, across 162 years of shared records. Andrea held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Katherine in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Katherine reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Andrea in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1981, Katherine moved ahead of Andrea in New Zealand · Girls — #33 and #45 the year before became #45 and #36.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Andrea and Katherine changed places 9 times in Republic of Ireland · Girls between 1965 and 2025, ending at #304 and #608.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 28 shared years in New Zealand · Girls, Andrea and Katherine averaged 32.5 places apart, ending at #94 and #46.
- Mirrored each other
Over 28 shared years in New Zealand · Girls, Katherine rose about as far as Andrea fell — from #53 and #97 in 1961 to #94 and #46 in 1988.
- Longest-running competitions
Andrea and Katherine were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #1079 and #872.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Andrea #354 in 1998, Katherine #48 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls61 shared years, 1965–2025
Andrea held the stronger position in 51 of those years, Katherine in 10.
Highest recorded here: Andrea #62 in 1985, Katherine #71 in 1965.
The order changed in 2025: Andrea moved ahead. In 2024 they stood at #736 and #556; by 2025 that had become #304 and #608.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Andrea #304, Katherine #608.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Andrea held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Katherine in 30.
Highest recorded here: Andrea #354 in 1998, Katherine #48 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Andrea #1079, Katherine #872.
New Zealand · Girls28 shared years, 1961–1988
Andrea held the stronger position in 20 of those years, Katherine in 8.
Highest recorded here: Andrea #15 in 1975, Katherine #32 in 1984.
The order changed in 1981: Katherine moved ahead. In 1980 they stood at #33 and #45; by 1981 that had become #45 and #36.
Most recent shared year, 1988: Andrea #94, Katherine #46.
Norway · Girls25 shared years, 1963–2001
Andrea held the stronger position in 25 of those years, Katherine in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrea #13 in 1997, Katherine #323 in 1983.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2001: Andrea #20, Katherine #334.
Northern Ireland · Girls18 shared years, 1997–2017
Andrea held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Katherine in 17.
Highest recorded here: Andrea #119 in 1999, Katherine #56 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2017: Andrea #355, Katherine #355.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Andrea
Pairs where Andrea shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Kristine vs Andrea
Over 70 shared years in Norway · Girls, Andrea rose about as far as Kristine fell — from #150 and #401 in 1952 to #244 and #98 in 2025.
Kristine · Andrea · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Lene vs Andrea
Over 63 shared years in Norway · Girls, Andrea rose about as far as Lene fell — from #258 and #401 in 1952 to #482 and #75 in 2021.
Lene · Andrea · 63 shared years, 1952–2021 · Mirrored each other
- Anette vs Andrea
Over 62 shared years in Norway · Girls, Andrea rose about as far as Anette fell — from #218 and #401 in 1952 to #479 and #88 in 2024.
Anette · Andrea · 62 shared years, 1952–2024 · Mirrored each other
- Andrea vs Cara
Over 60 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Girls, Cara rose about as far as Andrea fell — from #185 and #344 in 1966 to #304 and #52 in 2025.
Andrea · Cara · 60 shared years, 1966–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving Katherine
Pairs where Katherine shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Gemma vs Katherine
In 1996 they stood at #50 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #4867 and #872.
Gemma · Katherine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jodie vs Katherine
In 1996 they stood at #43 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #3035 and #872.
Jodie · Katherine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Courtney vs Katherine
In 1996 they stood at #52 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #2278 and #872.
Courtney · Katherine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Katherine
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #48 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #872.
Grace · Katherine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Andrea | Katherine |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #98 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #608 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 70/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Andrea has 2 syllables, compared with 4 for Katherine.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Andrea
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #401 among girls in Norway in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1952–2025
Highest recorded position: #11 among girls in Norway, in 2005 (recorded 1952–2025).
Norway · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1079 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Katherine
Popularity journey
First recorded1955
First recorded at #100 among girls in New Zealand in 1955 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Girls
Highest recorded1956–2000
Highest recorded position: #24 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1982 (recorded 1956–2000).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #872 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls