Katherin
Every Katherin since 1892 — 3,630 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katherin
Katherin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,222 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 3,630 American babies have been named Katherin. Its peak came in 1989, when 277 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Katherin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katherin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,222 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,334 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,624 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,855 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,910 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,812 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,644 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,761 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,953 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,081 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,324 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,300 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,538 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,677 |
| 2011 | 71 | #2,542 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,881 |
| 2009 | 90 | #2,196 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,616 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,662 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,139 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,613 |
| 2004 | 94 | #1,979 |
| 2003 | 63 | #2,567 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2,565 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,422 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,839 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,757 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,302 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,829 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,769 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,205 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,253 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,102 |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,403 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,000 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,778 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,287 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,099 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,249 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,948 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,240 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,999 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,278 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,503 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katherin in 2025?
Katherin ranked #4,222 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katherin?
3,630 babies have been named Katherin in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katherin most popular?
Katherin peaked in 1989, when 277 newborns received the name.
Is Katherin a boy or girl name?
Katherin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katherin rising or falling?
Katherin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.