Katerina
Every Katerina since 1954 — 8,021 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katerina
Katerina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,431 in 2025 with 151 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 8,021 American babies have been named Katerina. Its peak came in 1998, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Katerina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katerina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1,431 |
| 2024 | 153 | #1,444 |
| 2023 | 140 | #1,526 |
| 2022 | 167 | #1,378 |
| 2021 | 195 | #1,216 |
| 2020 | 191 | #1,204 |
| 2019 | 166 | #1,364 |
| 2018 | 206 | #1,172 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,374 |
| 2016 | 197 | #1,239 |
| 2015 | 218 | #1,160 |
| 2014 | 206 | #1,189 |
| 2013 | 179 | #1,314 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1,464 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,494 |
| 2010 | 146 | #1,533 |
| 2009 | 150 | #1,520 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1,336 |
| 2007 | 188 | #1,301 |
| 2006 | 173 | #1,347 |
| 2005 | 208 | #1,130 |
| 2004 | 206 | #1,110 |
| 2003 | 233 | #993 |
| 2002 | 221 | #999 |
| 2001 | 206 | #1,040 |
| 2000 | 236 | #918 |
| 1995 | 202 | #936 |
| 1990 | 118 | #1,349 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,915 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,792 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,821 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,415 |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,983 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,809 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Katerina
- Katerina Sakellaropoulou Politician · b. 1956
- Katerina Maleeva Tennis player · b. 1969
- Katerina Stefanidi Athlete · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katerina in 2025?
Katerina ranked #1,431 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 151 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katerina?
8,021 babies have been named Katerina in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katerina most popular?
Katerina peaked in 1998, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Katerina a boy or girl name?
Katerina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katerina rising or falling?
Katerina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Katerina?
Well-known people named Katerina include Katerina Sakellaropoulou (politician), Katerina Maleeva (tennis player), Katerina Stefanidi (athlete).