Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Katherine
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1990
#186 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1990
Peak births
11,625
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19902025
Quick answers about Katherine
How many people are named Katherine?
An estimated 475,483 living Americans are named Katherine.
How rare is Katherine?
Katherine is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,670 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.6% from its 1990 peak. It was the #186 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Katherine?
The median age of a living American named Katherine is approximately 40 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 57 years old.
Is Katherine still popular?
Somewhat. Katherine has been declining since its 1990 peak and registered 1,670 births in 2025.
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
85.6%
2025
1,670
All-time
650,926