Kathrin
Every Kathrin since 1914 — 1,214 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathrin
Kathrin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 1,214 American babies have been named Kathrin. Its peak came in 1990, when 36 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 Kathrin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathrin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,449 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,570 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,776 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,966 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,947 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,190 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,279 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,018 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,408 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,976 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,244 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,544 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,616 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,985 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,818 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,113 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,915 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,666 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,689 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,157 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,783 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,684 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,675 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,321 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,533 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,551 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,618 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kathrin
- Kathrin Schmidt Writer · b. 1958
- Kathrin Boron Athlete · b. 1969
- Kathrin Zettel Skier · b. 1986
- Kathrin Hölzl Skier · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kathrin in 2025?
Kathrin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kathrin?
1,214 babies have been named Kathrin in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathrin most popular?
Kathrin peaked in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kathrin a boy or girl name?
Kathrin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathrin rising or falling?
Kathrin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kathrin?
Well-known people named Kathrin include Kathrin Schmidt (writer), Kathrin Boron (athlete), Kathrin Zettel (skier).