Catherine
girl name#313 in 2025Catherine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 1914, ranks #313 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#313
rank today
#18
peak (1914)
972
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #41 |
| 1890s | #41 |
| 1900s | #29 |
| 1910s | #20 |
| 1920s | #28 |
| 1930s | #43 |
| 1940s | #47 |
| 1950s | #34 |
| 1960s | #53 |
| 1970s | #70 |
| 1980s | #70 |
| 1990s | #86 |
| 2000s | #117 |
| 2010s | #188 |
| 2020s | #314 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Catherine has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 390,000 people named Catherine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Catherine alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Catherine in 2025?
- Catherine ranks #313 among US girl names in 2025, with 972 babies given the name.
- When was the name Catherine most popular?
- Catherine peaked in 1914, reaching #18 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Catherine with classmates?
- Catherine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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