How Many People Are Named Katerina?
Complete statistics for the name Katerina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katerina is a rare Greek name, very uncommon in the US with only 7,741 people bearing it, making up 1 in 42,632 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 67% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 7,866 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katerina Through the Generations
Katerina peaked in popularity in 1998 with 259 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 7,741 people named Katerina in the US, with most under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 5,302 under 30, 2,472 between 30 and 60, and just 92 over 60, indicating a younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katerina's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Katerina
How Many People Have the Name Katerina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,741 people in the United States currently share the name Katerina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,632 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katerina a Common or Rare Name?
Katerina 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 Katerina Mean?
Katerina means "pure" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katerina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katerina Most Popular?
The name Katerina reached peak popularity in 1998, with 259 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 Katerina?
Approximately 7,741 people named Katerina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,866. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,632 Americans.
Is Katerina a rare name?
Katerina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,632 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katerina mean?
Katerina means "pure" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Katerina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katerina are male and 100% are female.
When was Katerina most popular?
Katerina peaked in 1998 with 259 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.