Katharine Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Katharine is most popular in Connecticut, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Katharine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Katharine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 355th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 500th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 497th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 517th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 359th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 896th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katharine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katharine"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Katharine"

"Katharine" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 13786th of 16616 11
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 355th of 9107 6,135
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 500th of 9204 3,580
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 497th of 12526 6,563
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 517th of 19264 6,012
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 359th of 27321 11,424
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 896th of 35406 4,432
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2825th of 30306 724

Regional Popularity of "Katharine" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Katharine" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
376th/376
100.00%
234th/234
100.00%
497th/497
100.00%
405th/405
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
494th/494
100.00%
320th/320
100.00%
728th/728
100.00%
491st/491
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
507th/507
100.00%
354th/354
100.00%
615th/615
100.00%
512th/512
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
489th/489
100.00%
417th/417
100.00%
616th/616
100.00%
555th/555
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
326th/326
100.00%
248th/248
100.00%
427th/427
100.00%
429th/429
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
871st/871
100.00%
603rd/603
100.00%
1055th/1055
100.00%
1078th/1078
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3184th/3184
100.00%
2390th/2390
100.00%
3233rd/3233
100.00%
2851st/2851

State-by-State Popularity of "Katharine"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Katharine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.