How Many People Are Named Catherin?
Complete statistics for the name Catherin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Catherin, a very rare female name, is held by only 886 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 372,430 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 143 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 1,121 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Catherin Through the Generations
Catherin has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1989, reflecting a shift away from names that were once trendy. With an estimated 886 living bearers in the US, the name is now considered very rare. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30, 37% aged 30-60, and 40% over 60, indicating that while the name isn't as popular among younger parents, it still resonates with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Catherin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Catherin
How Many People Have the Name Catherin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 886 people in the United States currently share the name Catherin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 372,430 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Catherin a Common or Rare Name?
Catherin 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 Catherin Mean?
Catherin means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Catherin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Catherin Most Popular?
The name Catherin reached peak popularity in 1989, with 143 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Catherin?
Approximately 886 people named Catherin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,121. That works out to roughly 1 in 372,430 Americans.
Is Catherin a rare name?
Catherin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 372,430 Americans has this name.
What does the name Catherin mean?
Catherin means "creative variant of Catherine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Catherin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Catherin are male and 100% are female.
When was Catherin most popular?
Catherin peaked in 1989 with 143 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.