Girls name · California
Katherine in California
Katherine was the 207th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 160 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 60,687 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 41 | 36th |
| 1926 | 121 | 61st |
| 1943 | 246 | 64th |
| 1959 | 674 | 57th |
| 1976 | 474 | 53rd |
| 1992 | 1,429 | 25th |
| 2009 | 608 | 62nd |
| 2025 | 160 | 207th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 36th in 1910 to 207th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in California in a single year was 1,429, in 1992. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Katherine reached its best rank of #1 in District of Columbia (2006). See Katherine in every state →
How popular is Katherine in California?
Katherine was the 207th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 160 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, California families have named 60,687 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in California?
In 2025, 160 babies were named Katherine in California. The most babies named Katherine in California in a single year was 1,429, in 1992.
What is the rank of Katherine in California?
Katherine ranked 207th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1913.
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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