Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Catherine
Endangered
Down 91.9% from peak
Peak era
1956
Peak births
12,056
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19562025
Quick answers about Catherine
How many people are named Catherine?
An estimated 371,890 living Americans are named Catherine.
How rare is Catherine?
Catherine is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 972 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 91.9% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Catherine?
The median age of a living American named Catherine is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 71 years old.
Is Catherine still popular?
No. Catherine is endangered as a baby name, down 91.9% from its 1956 peak with 972 births in 2025.
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
91.9%
2025
972
All-time
667,789