girl name
Catherine
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#314 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Catherine in the US, 1880–2025
Catherine first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1956, when 12,056 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 972.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Catherine a boy or a girl name?
Catherine is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Catherine?
In 2025, Catherine ranked #314 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Catherine most popular?
Catherine was most popular in 1956, when about 12,056 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.