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Katherine

Katherine is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#126

How popular is Katherine?

Popularity in the United States

Katherine has been given to 643,993 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 838 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Katherine per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,915 people called Katherine living in Spain, with an average age of 30.2.

643,993 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Katherine

Is Katherine a boy's or a girl's name?

Katherine is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Katherine?

Katherine has been given to 643,993 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.