How Many People Are Named Katia?

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

Katia
Very Rare
Greek

Katia is a rare, feminine name with roots in Greek, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'. Only 1 in 53,650 Americans share this unique moniker, making it very exclusive. With most people named Katia under 30, it's clear this is a name favored by younger parents.

~6,151
Living in US
1 in 53,650
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek for 'pure'
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Pure Innocent Gentle
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong family bonds.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,892
Worldwide Bearers
#2,590
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
5,433
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4,988
🇩🇿 Algeria
4,124
🇨🇺 Cuba
3,978
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,095
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2,837
🇪🇸 Spain
2,642
🇵🇱 Poland
2,403
🇨🇱 Chile
2,255
🇵🇹 Portugal
2,122

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,151 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
4,392
Would be under 30 (70%)
1,829
Would be 30–60 (29%)
24
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6,245 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Katia Through the Generations

Katia reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 272 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are around 6,151 people named Katia living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Katia is a genuinely modern name, embraced by contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,269
Texas 1,210
Florida 433
New York 399
Illinois 216
Arizona 110
Georgia 75
New Jersey 74
Colorado 57
North Carolina 53

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Katia

How Many People Have the Name Katia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,151 people in the United States currently share the name Katia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,650 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katia a Common or Rare Name?

Katia 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 Katia Mean?

Katia means "Greek for 'pure'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Katia Most Popular?

The name Katia reached peak popularity in 1996, with 272 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 Katia?

Approximately 6,151 people named Katia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,245. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,650 Americans.

Is Katia a rare name?

Katia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,650 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katia mean?

Katia means "Greek for 'pure'" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Katia more male or female?

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

When was Katia most popular?

Katia peaked in 1996 with 272 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 US6,151
All-Time Births6,245
1 in X1 in 53,650
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1996
World Rank#2,590
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.