Girls name · Kentucky
Catherine in Kentucky
Catherine was the 176th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 26 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 8,196 babies Catherine.
Popularity over time
Catherine in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 79 | 36th |
| 1926 | 111 | 56th |
| 1943 | 78 | 70th |
| 1959 | 115 | 67th |
| 1976 | 35 | 142nd |
| 1992 | 54 | 90th |
| 2009 | 20 | 229th |
| 2025 | 26 | 176th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 36th in 1910 to 176th in 2025.
The most babies named Catherine in Kentucky in a single year was 178, in 1920. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1915.
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 Kentucky?
Catherine was the 176th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 26 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 8,196 babies Catherine.
How many babies are named Catherine in Kentucky?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Catherine in Kentucky. The most babies named Catherine in Kentucky in a single year was 178, in 1920.
What is the rank of Catherine in Kentucky?
Catherine ranked 176th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1915.
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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