Catherine
boy nameCatherine entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #764 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#764
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #867 |
| 1890s | #1012 |
| 1900s | #1044 |
| 1910s | #1605 |
| 1920s | #1551 |
| 1930s | #1426 |
| 1940s | #1708 |
| 1950s | #1675 |
| 1960s | #1729 |
| 1970s | #2582 |
| 1980s | #2882 |
| 1990s | #5345 |
| 2000s | #8427 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Catherine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Catherine alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Catherine most popular?
- Catherine peaked in 1884, reaching #764 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Catherine with classmates?
- Catherine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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