Girls name · North Carolina
Katherine in North Carolina
Katherine was the 124th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 81 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 17,386 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 33 | 104th |
| 1926 | 140 | 72nd |
| 1943 | 92 | 105th |
| 1959 | 145 | 80th |
| 1976 | 125 | 55th |
| 1992 | 318 | 26th |
| 2009 | 193 | 38th |
| 2025 | 81 | 124th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 104th in 1910 to 124th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in North Carolina in a single year was 321, 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 North Carolina?
Katherine was the 124th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 81 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 17,386 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in North Carolina?
In 2025, 81 babies were named Katherine in North Carolina. The most babies named Katherine in North Carolina in a single year was 321, in 1989.
What is the rank of Katherine in North Carolina?
Katherine ranked 124th among girls names in North Carolina 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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