Girls name · Massachusetts
Katherine in Massachusetts
Katherine was the 156th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 36 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 20,920 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 97 | 27th |
| 1926 | 135 | 63rd |
| 1943 | 131 | 74th |
| 1959 | 208 | 61st |
| 1976 | 172 | 36th |
| 1992 | 400 | 15th |
| 2009 | 149 | 28th |
| 2025 | 36 | 156th |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts fell from 27th in 1910 to 156th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in Massachusetts in a single year was 411, in 1990. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1997.
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 Massachusetts?
Katherine was the 156th most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 36 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 20,920 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 36 babies were named Katherine in Massachusetts. The most babies named Katherine in Massachusetts in a single year was 411, in 1990.
What is the rank of Katherine in Massachusetts?
Katherine ranked 156th among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1997.
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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