How Many People Are Named Katalin?

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

Katalin
Very Rare
Hungarian

Katalin means 'pure' and is a rare Hungarian name, with only 1 in 856,786 Americans bearing it today. That's just 385 people in the US, making it truly unique. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 23 births.

~385
Living in US
1 in 856,786
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Hungarian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Pious
5
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

267,941
Worldwide Bearers
#3,920
Global Rank
🇭🇺 Hungary
242,413
🇷🇴 Romania
10,618
🇷🇸 Serbia
5,195
🇺🇸 United States
2,090
🇩🇪 Germany
1,131
🇦🇹 Austria
766
🇬🇧 England
750
🇨🇦 Canada
568
🇸🇪 Sweden
507
🇳🇱 Netherlands
449

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
385 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
124
Would be under 30 (31%)
222
Would be 30–60 (56%)
54
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 400 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

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

📜 Katalin Through the Generations

Katalin has been a name that's slowly declined since its peak in 1988. With 385 people named Katalin currently living in the US, it's a name that's both classic and modern. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 31% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 14% over 60, indicating a balanced presence across different generations.

⭐ Famous People Named Katalin

Katalin is a feminine given name and is a Hungarian variant from Catherine. Notable people with the name include:Katalin Bánffy Hungarian noblewoman Katalin Bársony Hungarian Romani film-maker and sociologist Kata Bethlen (1700–1759) Hungarian writer, sometimes known in English as Katherine Bethlen Katalin Bogyay President of the General Conference of UNESCO Katalin Cseh Canadian-born Hungarian physician and politician Katalin Csőke (1957–2017) Hungarian discus thrower Katalin Divós Hungarian female hammer thrower Katalin Eichler-Schadek Hungarian volleyball player Katalin Juhász Olympic gold …

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katalin's Hungarian roots

📄 About the Name Katalin

How Many People Have the Name Katalin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 385 people in the United States currently share the name Katalin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 856,786 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katalin a Common or Rare Name?

Katalin 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 Katalin Mean?

Katalin means "pure" and comes from Hungarian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Katalin Most Popular?

The name Katalin reached peak popularity in 1988, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Katalin?

Approximately 385 people named Katalin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 856,786 Americans.

Is Katalin a rare name?

Katalin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 856,786 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katalin mean?

Katalin means "pure" and comes from Hungarian origins.

Is Katalin more male or female?

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

When was Katalin most popular?

Katalin peaked in 1988 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US385
All-Time Births400
1 in X1 in 856,786
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1988
World Rank#3,920
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.