Katherine
5 countries#186 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Katherine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
652,750 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #186 · peaked in 1990 with 11,657 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,296 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 1996 with 1,354 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,123 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #478 · peaked in 1996 with 1,266 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,799 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 1992 with 111 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,503 births recorded 1939–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 1948 with 71 births
Most common in: Paris, Yvelines, Charente-Maritime, Nord, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
374 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 45 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Katherine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #37 | — |
| 2007 | #39 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #45 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #60 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #70 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #61 | ↑9 |
| 2012 | #64 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #77 | ↓13 |
| 2014 | #82 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #84 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #91 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #105 | ↓14 |
| 2018 | #112 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #120 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #136 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #157 | ↓21 |
| 2022 | #166 | ↓9 |
| 2023 | #170 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #175 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #186 | ↓11 |
Frequently asked questions about Katherine
Is Katherine a popular name?
Yes — Katherine currently ranks #186 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Katherine more common for boys or girls?
Katherine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Katherine most popular?
Katherine peaked in 1990 in United States, with 11,657 recorded births that year.
Is Katherine rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Katherine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #53 in 1880 to #186 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Katherine?
At least 668,549 babies have been recorded with the name Katherine across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Katherine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Katherine appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Katherine?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Katherine include Adalynn, Kaylani, Lila, Celeste.
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