How Many People Are Named Katherin?
Complete statistics for the name Katherin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katherin is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 104,545 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 3,157 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with 43% of those named Katherin being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 3,595 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
📜 Katherin Through the Generations
Katherin peaked in popularity in 1989 with 277 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Katherin is 40, with 1,555 under 30, 1,240 between 30 and 60, and 800 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers still young enough to reflect current naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Katherin
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katherin's English roots
📄 About the Name Katherin
How Many People Have the Name Katherin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,157 people in the United States currently share the name Katherin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,545 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katherin a Common or Rare Name?
Katherin 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katherin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katherin Most Popular?
The name Katherin reached peak popularity in 1989, with 277 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 Katherin?
Approximately 3,157 people named Katherin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,595. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,545 Americans.
Is Katherin a rare name?
Katherin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,545 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katherin mean?
The meaning and origin of Katherin are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Katherin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katherin are male and 100% are female.
When was Katherin most popular?
Katherin peaked in 1989 with 277 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.