Girls name · South Carolina
Katherine in South Carolina
Katherine was the 96th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 8,819 babies Katherine.
Popularity over time
Katherine in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 21 | 114th |
| 1926 | 76 | 80th |
| 1943 | 50 | 116th |
| 1959 | 79 | 80th |
| 1976 | 67 | 57th |
| 1992 | 156 | 25th |
| 2009 | 61 | 63rd |
| 2025 | 44 | 96th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 114th in 1910 to 96th in 2025.
The most babies named Katherine in South Carolina in a single year was 159, in 1986. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1986.
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 South Carolina?
Katherine was the 96th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Katherine that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 8,819 babies Katherine.
How many babies are named Katherine in South Carolina?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Katherine in South Carolina. The most babies named Katherine in South Carolina in a single year was 159, in 1986.
What is the rank of Katherine in South Carolina?
Katherine ranked 96th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1986.
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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