Girls name · California
Catherine in California
Catherine was the 372nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 43,605 babies Catherine.
Popularity over time
Catherine in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 53 | 30th |
| 1926 | 134 | 56th |
| 1943 | 226 | 73rd |
| 1959 | 915 | 40th |
| 1976 | 335 | 90th |
| 1992 | 535 | 102nd |
| 2009 | 225 | 200th |
| 2025 | 88 | 372nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 30th in 1910 to 372nd in 2025.
The most babies named Catherine in California in a single year was 1,127, in 1956. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1951.
Across the country, Catherine reached its best rank of 6th in District of Columbia (1912). See Catherine in every state →
How popular is Catherine in California?
Catherine was the 372nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 88 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 43,605 babies Catherine.
How many babies are named Catherine in California?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Catherine in California. The most babies named Catherine in California in a single year was 1,127, in 1956.
What is the rank of Catherine in California?
Catherine ranked 372nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1951.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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