Name Legacy

Katherine

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Katherine was most popular in 1990, when 11,657 American babies were given the name — ranking #67 that year. In 2025 it ranked #408, with 1,670 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 652,750 people named Katherine.

Most popular in1990
Rank that year#67
Births that year11,657
Total since 1880652,750

Katherine over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Katherine’s peak in 1990. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "pure"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org