Caterina
Every Caterina since 1904 — 3,017 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caterina
Caterina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,679 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 3,017 American babies have been named Caterina. Its peak came in 2014, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caterina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caterina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,679 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,055 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,339 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,324 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,448 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,941 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,935 |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,213 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,933 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,597 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,492 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,590 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,797 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,653 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,083 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,902 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,468 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,166 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,259 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,733 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,764 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,753 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,960 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,608 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,413 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,547 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,460 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,636 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,872 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,703 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,026 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,955 |
| 1965 | 42 | #1,743 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,531 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,812 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,716 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,100 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,487 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,796 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Caterina
- Caterina Sforza Companion · 1463–1509
- Caterina Valente Singer · b. 1931
- Caterina Albert Writer · 1869–1966
- Caterina Caselli Singer · b. 1946
- Caterina Murino Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caterina in 2025?
Caterina ranked #4,679 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caterina?
3,017 babies have been named Caterina in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caterina most popular?
Caterina peaked in 2014, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Caterina a boy or girl name?
Caterina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caterina rising or falling?
Caterina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caterina?
Well-known people named Caterina include Caterina Sforza (companion), Caterina Valente (singer), Caterina Albert (writer).