FIRST NAME
Katherine
Katherine is the 42nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 470,184 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 404 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #42 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
778,462
living · #61
2020 CENSUS
470,184
living · #42
BABIES NAMED KATHERINE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20252K
As a female name, Katherine peaked in 1990, when 11,625 babies were named Katherine (the #26 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #9,909 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
404
living · #9,909
BABIES NAMED KATHERINE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2015
20159
As a male name, Katherine peaked in 1989, when 94 babies were named Katherine (the #1086 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)