Catharine
girl nameCatharine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #249 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#249
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #285 |
| 1890s | #317 |
| 1900s | #315 |
| 1910s | #378 |
| 1920s | #560 |
| 1930s | #745 |
| 1940s | #787 |
| 1950s | #810 |
| 1960s | #1037 |
| 1970s | #1407 |
| 1980s | #1681 |
| 1990s | #2446 |
| 2000s | #4349 |
| 2010s | #8164 |
| 2020s | #12328 |
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Catharine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Catharine alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Catharine in 2025?
- Catharine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Catharine most popular?
- Catharine peaked in 1883, reaching #249 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Catharine with classmates?
- Catharine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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