How Many People Are Named Catharina?

Complete statistics for the name Catharina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Catharina
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Catharina, a very rare female name, is held by just 306 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,078,723 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 14 births, and it's stable, with a modern feel.

~306
Living in US
1 in 1,078,723
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek for pure
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Pure Innocent Gentle Compassionate
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

74,711
Worldwide Bearers
#13,113
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
39,241
🇧🇷 Brazil
12,803
🇧🇪 Belgium
4,506
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,836
🇸🇪 Sweden
3,326
🇩🇪 Germany
3,261
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,379
🇺🇸 United States
1,048
🇩🇰 Denmark
569
🇳🇴 Norway
462

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
306 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
118
Would be under 30 (37%)
151
Would be 30–60 (47%)
52
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 321 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Catharina Through the Generations

Catharina has seen steady usage since its introduction, with a notable peak in 1989 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, there are 306 people named Catharina living in the United States, with an average age of 38 years. The age distribution shows a balanced spread: 37% are under 30, 47% are between 30 and 60, and 16% are over 60, indicating a name that appeals across different generations.

✨ Similar Names to Catharina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Catharina's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Catharina

How Many People Have the Name Catharina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 306 people in the United States currently share the name Catharina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,078,723 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Catharina a Common or Rare Name?

Catharina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Catharina Mean?

Catharina means "Greek for pure" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Catharina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Catharina Most Popular?

The name Catharina reached peak popularity in 1989, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Catharina?

Approximately 306 people named Catharina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 321. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,078,723 Americans.

Is Catharina a rare name?

Catharina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,078,723 Americans has this name.

What does the name Catharina mean?

Catharina means "Greek for pure" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Catharina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Catharina are male and 100% are female.

When was Catharina most popular?

Catharina peaked in 1989 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US306
All-Time Births321
1 in X1 in 1,078,723
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1989
World Rank#13,113
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.