Catherina
girl nameCatherina entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1561 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1561
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1620 |
| 1910s | #3324 |
| 1920s | #4399 |
| 1940s | #4510 |
| 1950s | #3807 |
| 1960s | #3045 |
| 1970s | #4738 |
| 1980s | #6489 |
| 1990s | #6800 |
| 2000s | #11667 |
| 2010s | #13938 |
| 2020s | #13802 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Catherina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Catherina alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Catherina in 2025?
- Catherina is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Catherina most popular?
- Catherina peaked in 1900, reaching #1561 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Catherina with classmates?
- Catherina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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