Katharine
Female name · ↓ Falling
18,868
Total Births
1982
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Katharine
Katharine is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 18,868 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,539 births |
| 1890s | 1,477 births |
| 1900s | 1,234 births |
| 1910s | 1,511 births |
| 1920s | 1,078 births |
| 1930s | 729 births |
| 1940s | 1,124 births |
| 1950s | 1,484 births |
| 1960s | 1,218 births |
| 1970s | 1,514 births |
| 1980s | 3,038 births |
| 1990s | 2,054 births |
| 2000s | 868 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katharine?
Katharine has been given to 18,868 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1982 with 365 births that year.
Is Katharine a boy or girl name?
Katharine is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Katharine most popular?
Katharine was most popular in 1982, when 365 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Katharine?
Katharine first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).