Girls name · Kentucky
Katherine in Kentucky
Katherine was the 126th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 35 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 10,592 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 51 | 68th |
| 1926 | 101 | 66th |
| 1943 | 66 | 92nd |
| 1959 | 88 | 83rd |
| 1976 | 65 | 75th |
| 1992 | 175 | 27th |
| 2009 | 54 | 80th |
| 2025 | 35 | 126th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 68th in 1910 to 126th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in Kentucky in a single year was 182, in 1989. Its best showing was 23rd 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 Kentucky?
Katherine was the 126th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 35 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 10,592 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in Kentucky?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Katherine in Kentucky. The most babies named Katherine in Kentucky in a single year was 182, in 1989.
What is the rank of Katherine in Kentucky?
Katherine ranked 126th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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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