Total births
171
Girls' name · since 1991
Caterin
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Caterin, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1991–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
171 girls have been named Caterin since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Caterin has 171 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2013.
- 171 total births
- 1991–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 girls have been named Caterin since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 171
- total births
- 1991–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Caterin was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
18 babies were named Caterin in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Caterin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Caterin splits its recorded history at 2002: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Caterin at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Caterin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2013
- Peak year (2003)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Caterin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Caterin's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Caterin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 116 births (68% of all-time use).
Caterin by state
Where Caterin concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 3.5% |
California share of Caterin's total US births 7.0%
Even split
12 of 171 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caterin? ▼
Caterin has been given to 171 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 18 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Caterin most popular? ▼
Caterin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Caterin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caterin are California (12 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Caterin been used? ▼
Records for Caterin go back to 1991, giving 23 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Caterin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cathy, Catalina, Cathleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caterin's data
- Caterin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (116 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Caterins (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caterin
Nearby Names Like Caterin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caterin
Catherine Girl
#322 667,789 births
Cathy Girl
#5993 170,303 births
Catalina Girl
#128 33,009 births
Cathleen Girl
#8463 29,923 births
Cathryn Girl
#6650 16,332 births
Compare Caterin side by side: Caterin vs Catherine Caterin vs Cathy Caterin vs Catalina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caterin: Baby Name Since 1991 - 171 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caterin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caterin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.