Katja
Every Katja since 1963 — 949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katja
Katja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,086 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 949 American babies have been named Katja. Its peak came in 1998, when 48 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 Katja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,086 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,678 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,703 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,891 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,830 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,688 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,531 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,386 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,146 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,198 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,437 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,810 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,919 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,263 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,771 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,517 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,250 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,204 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,024 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,181 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,875 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,912 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,441 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,696 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,238 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,147 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,952 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,898 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,055 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,174 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,352 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,643 |
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Famous people named Katja
- Katja Ebstein Singer · b. 1945
- Katja Kassin Pornographic actor · b. 1979
- Katja Riemann Actor · b. 1963
- Katja K Pornographic actor · b. 1968
- Katja Woywood Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katja in 2025?
Katja ranked #16,086 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katja?
949 babies have been named Katja in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katja most popular?
Katja peaked in 1998, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Katja a boy or girl name?
Katja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katja rising or falling?
Katja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Katja?
Well-known people named Katja include Katja Ebstein (singer), Katja Kassin (pornographic actor), Katja Riemann (actor).