Katharina
Every Katharina since 1881 — 2,121 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katharina
Katharina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,440 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 2,121 American babies have been named Katharina. Its peak came in 1991, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Katharina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katharina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,440 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,417 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,294 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,100 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,065 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,752 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,186 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,945 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,175 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,288 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,657 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,103 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,131 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,037 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,608 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,508 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,795 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,508 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,877 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,023 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,771 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,862 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,987 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,955 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,895 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,484 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,756 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,111 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,892 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,665 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,243 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,155 |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,643 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,774 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,219 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,553 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,861 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,187 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,617 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,150 |
| 1885 | 7 | #876 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Katharina
- Katharina von Bora Companion · 1498–1552
- Katharina Schratt Actor · 1853–1940
- Katharina Molitor Athlete · b. 1983
- Katharina Althaus Skier · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katharina in 2025?
Katharina ranked #6,440 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katharina?
2,121 babies have been named Katharina in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katharina most popular?
Katharina peaked in 1991, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Katharina a boy or girl name?
Katharina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katharina rising or falling?
Katharina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Katharina?
Well-known people named Katharina include Katharina von Bora (companion), Katharina Schratt (actor), Katharina Molitor (athlete).