Kathrine
Every Kathrine since 1880 — 15,775 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathrine
Kathrine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,312 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,775 American babies have been named Kathrine. Its peak came in 1956, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Kathrine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathrine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,312 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,878 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,828 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,278 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,851 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,488 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,293 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,391 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,176 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,375 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,212 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,605 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,132 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,754 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,479 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,141 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,869 |
| 2008 | 77 | #2,473 |
| 2007 | 86 | #2,266 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1,968 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,957 |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,053 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,621 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,651 |
| 2001 | 124 | #1,512 |
| 2000 | 123 | #1,494 |
| 1995 | 189 | #995 |
| 1990 | 260 | #781 |
| 1985 | 214 | #784 |
| 1980 | 191 | #823 |
| 1975 | 155 | #866 |
| 1970 | 183 | #777 |
| 1965 | 188 | #725 |
| 1960 | 190 | #737 |
| 1955 | 265 | #558 |
| 1950 | 191 | #605 |
| 1945 | 67 | #929 |
| 1940 | 65 | #889 |
| 1935 | 78 | #768 |
| 1930 | 81 | #784 |
| 1925 | 111 | #700 |
| 1920 | 127 | #640 |
| 1915 | 89 | #709 |
| 1910 | 42 | #659 |
| 1905 | 27 | #690 |
| 1900 | 29 | #664 |
| 1895 | 21 | #694 |
| 1890 | 34 | #437 |
| 1885 | 25 | #420 |
| 1880 | 21 | #359 |
Famous people named Kathrine
- Kathrine Switzer Writer · b. 1947
- Kathrine Narducci Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kathrine in 2025?
Kathrine ranked #7,312 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kathrine?
15,775 babies have been named Kathrine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathrine most popular?
Kathrine peaked in 1956, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Kathrine a boy or girl name?
Kathrine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathrine rising or falling?
Kathrine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kathrine?
Well-known people named Kathrine include Kathrine Switzer (writer), Kathrine Narducci (actor).