Ekaterina
From Serbo-Croatian and Russian Екатерина (Jekaterina).
Every Ekaterina since 1981 — 1,003 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ekaterina
Ekaterina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,970 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,003 American babies have been named Ekaterina. Its peak came in 2005, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ekaterina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ekaterina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,970 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,710 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,354 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,832 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,244 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,141 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,469 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,051 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,509 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,368 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,790 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,382 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,935 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,237 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,797 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,050 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,843 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,110 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,323 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,874 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,471 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,025 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,485 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,614 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,570 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,351 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,278 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,596 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,138 |
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Famous people named Ekaterina
- Ekaterina Maximova Politician · 1939–2009
- Ekaterina Gordeeva Skater · b. 1971
- Ekaterina Makarova Tennis player · b. 1988
- Ekaterina Dafovska Athlete · b. 1975
- Ekaterina Zakharieva Politician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ekaterina mean?
From Serbo-Croatian and Russian Екатерина (Jekaterina).
How popular is the name Ekaterina in 2025?
Ekaterina ranked #5,970 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ekaterina?
1,003 babies have been named Ekaterina in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ekaterina most popular?
Ekaterina peaked in 2005, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Ekaterina a boy or girl name?
Ekaterina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ekaterina rising or falling?
Ekaterina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ekaterina?
Well-known people named Ekaterina include Ekaterina Maximova (politician), Ekaterina Gordeeva (skater), Ekaterina Makarova (tennis player).