Girls name · Illinois
Katherine in Illinois
Katherine was the 189th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 54 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,014 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 91 | 50th |
| 1926 | 176 | 80th |
| 1943 | 178 | 82nd |
| 1959 | 370 | 69th |
| 1976 | 314 | 41st |
| 1992 | 520 | 24th |
| 2009 | 175 | 70th |
| 2025 | 54 | 189th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 50th in 1910 to 189th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in Illinois in a single year was 623, in 1989. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1989.
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 Illinois?
Katherine was the 189th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 54 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 32,014 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in Illinois?
In 2025, 54 babies were named Katherine in Illinois. The most babies named Katherine in Illinois in a single year was 623, in 1989.
What is the rank of Katherine in Illinois?
Katherine ranked 189th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1989.
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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