How Many People Are Named Katharina?

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

Katharina
Very Rare
Greek

Katharina, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,820 people in the US today, making it unique as only 1 in 181,322 Americans share this name. Its peak popularity was in 1991 with 58 births, but its current trend shows a decline.

~1,820
Living in US
1 in 181,322
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Refined Determined Compassionate
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,048
Worldwide Bearers
#3,338
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,009
🇸🇪 Sweden
1,008
🇿🇦 South Africa
875
🇨🇦 Canada
811
🇩🇰 Denmark
794
🇮🇳 India
617
🇳🇴 Norway
565
🇹🇿 Tanzania
551
🇮🇹 Italy
498
🇫🇷 France
424

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,820 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
764
Would be under 30 (36%)
865
Would be 30–60 (41%)
473
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 2,102 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

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

📜 Katharina Through the Generations

Katharina's journey through the generations reflects a blend of classic and modern appeal. Born from a lineage of 2,102 total births since records began, it now thrives among a diverse age group. With 764 under 30, 865 aged 30-60, and 473 over 60, Katharina's community spans across decades, maintaining a steady presence despite a declining trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 116
New York 67
Texas 39
Florida 11
Illinois 10
Colorado 5
New Jersey 5
Virginia 5
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katharina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Katharina

How Many People Have the Name Katharina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,820 people in the United States currently share the name Katharina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 181,322 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katharina a Common or Rare Name?

Katharina 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 Katharina Mean?

Katharina means "pure" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Katharina Most Popular?

The name Katharina reached peak popularity in 1991, with 58 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 Katharina?

Approximately 1,820 people named Katharina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,102. That works out to roughly 1 in 181,322 Americans.

Is Katharina a rare name?

Katharina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 181,322 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katharina mean?

Katharina means "pure" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Katharina more male or female?

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

When was Katharina most popular?

Katharina peaked in 1991 with 58 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.

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 US1,820
All-Time Births2,102
1 in X1 in 181,322
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1991
World Rank#3,338
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.