Girls name · North Carolina
Catherine in North Carolina
Catherine was the 183rd most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 58 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 16,546 babies Catherine.
Popularity over time
Catherine in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 60 | 69th |
| 1926 | 240 | 31st |
| 1943 | 153 | 58th |
| 1959 | 185 | 61st |
| 1976 | 105 | 64th |
| 1992 | 128 | 68th |
| 2009 | 69 | 140th |
| 2025 | 58 | 183rd |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 69th in 1910 to 183rd in 2025.
The most babies named Catherine in North Carolina in a single year was 271, in 1953. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1927.
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 North Carolina?
Catherine was the 183rd most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 58 babies named Catherine that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 16,546 babies Catherine.
How many babies are named Catherine in North Carolina?
In 2025, 58 babies were named Catherine in North Carolina. The most babies named Catherine in North Carolina in a single year was 271, in 1953.
What is the rank of Catherine in North Carolina?
Catherine ranked 183rd among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1927.
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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