Marycatherine
Every Marycatherine since 1914 — 955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marycatherine
Marycatherine is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,874 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 955 American babies have been named Marycatherine. Its peak came in 1997, when 32 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 Marycatherine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marycatherine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,874 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,345 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,826 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,861 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,048 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,761 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,926 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,103 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,370 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,115 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,621 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,350 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,626 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,515 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,674 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,358 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,789 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,396 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,000 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,055 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,722 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,687 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,627 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,932 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,739 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,132 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,553 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,446 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,776 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,887 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,281 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,785 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,396 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,141 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marycatherine in 2025?
Marycatherine ranked #9,874 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marycatherine?
955 babies have been named Marycatherine in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marycatherine most popular?
Marycatherine peaked in 1997, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Marycatherine a boy or girl name?
Marycatherine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marycatherine rising or falling?
Marycatherine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.