Catherine
Female name · ★ Classic
305,818
Total Births
1956
Peak Year
#330
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Catherine
Catherine is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 305,818 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1950s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 15,237 births |
| 1890s | 16,488 births |
| 1900s | 21,825 births |
| 1910s | 34,413 births |
| 1920s | 33,199 births |
| 1930s | 21,370 births |
| 1940s | 25,190 births |
| 1950s | 43,806 births |
| 1960s | 30,181 births |
| 1970s | 17,301 births |
| 1980s | 16,414 births |
| 1990s | 15,772 births |
| 2000s | 10,937 births |
| 2010s | 2,929 births |
| 2020s | 756 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catherine?
Catherine has been given to 305,818 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1956 with 4,774 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #330.
Is Catherine a boy or girl name?
Catherine is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Catherine most popular?
Catherine was most popular in 1956, when 4,774 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Catherine?
Catherine first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).