Katharina

Girl name

Katharina has been given to 2,121 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1991.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,121

Peak year

1991 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▼ -40%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Katharina — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Katharinegirl

41,241 babies since 1880

Katarinagirl

9,357 babies since 1958

Katherinagirl

1,683 babies since 1889

Kathrinagirl

787 babies since 1886

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FAQ

How popular is the name Katharina?

Katharina has been given to 2,121 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Katharina peak?

Katharina peaked in 1991, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Katharina a girl or boy name?

Katharina is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Katharina are girls).

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