Katrine: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Katrine

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1981

27 babies

All-time total

903

#8,051 all-time among girls

First recorded

1915

in Social Security records

Katrine popularity over time

903 babies have been named Katrine since 1915, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	30	3	–	#2,618
1920s	34	3	+13%	#3,000
1930s	16	2	-53%	#4,060
1940s	49	5	+206%	#2,770
1950s	78	8	+59%	#3,163
1960s	115	12	+47%	#3,121
1970s	172	17	+50%	#2,765
1980s	177	18	+3%	#3,177
1990s	130	13	-27%	#5,791
2000s	74	7	-43%	#8,487
2010s	28	3	-62%	#14,236
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Katrine

Katrine 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 1915, 903 American babies have been named Katrine. Its peak came in 1981, when 27 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 Katrine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Katrine?

The median living Katrine is about 45 years old; half are between 33 and 57. An estimated 800 people named Katrine are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Katrine 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	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	6	#15,018
2016	5	#17,561
2015	–	–
2014	5	#17,857
2013	–	–
2012	7	#14,236
2011	5	#18,181
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	8	#13,194
2007	6	#16,522
2006	7	#14,332
2005	7	#13,724
2004	13	#8,487
2003	10	#10,038
2002	5	#16,762
2001	8	#11,507
2000	10	#9,523
1995	11	#7,784
1990	13	#6,650
1985	19	#4,202
1980	26	#3,258
1975	12	#4,985
1970	24	#2,888
1965	15	#3,329
1960	5	#6,815
1955	7	#4,951
1950	11	#3,322
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	5	#4,553
1930	–	–
1925	9	#3,515
1920	11	#3,000
1915	11	#2,618
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Katrine

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Katrine Lunde Norwegian handball player (born 1980) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Katrine, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Katrine?

The median living Katrine is about 45 years old. Half of all living Katrines are between 33 and 57 years old.

How many people named Katrine are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Katrine are alive in the United States, based on 903 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Katrine mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek of Danish origin, occasionally used in English.

How popular is the name Katrine in 2025?

Katrine 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 Katrine?

903 babies have been named Katrine in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Katrine most popular?

Katrine peaked in 1981, when 27 newborns received the name.

Is Katrine a boy or girl name?

Katrine is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Katrine rising or falling?

Katrine is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Katrine?

Well-known people named Katrine include Katrine Lunde (handball player).

Names like Katrine

Names that sound and feel close to Katrine: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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