Total births
33
Girls' name · since 1916
Cathrin
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Cathrin, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1916–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
33 girls have been named Cathrin since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cathrin recorded 33 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1980.
- 33 total births
- 1916–1980 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 girls have been named Cathrin since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1980.
- 33
- total births
- 1916–1980
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Cathrin was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
7 babies were named Cathrin in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Cathrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cathrin's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cathrin at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Cathrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1980
- Peak year (1920)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Cathrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cathrin's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Cathrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cathrin? ▼
Cathrin has been given to 33 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1980. 7 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Cathrin most popular? ▼
Cathrin was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Cathrin been used? ▼
Records for Cathrin go back to 1916, giving 65 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Cathrin? ▼
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 Cathrin's data
- Cathrin's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Cathrin
Nearby Names Like Cathrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cathrin
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 Cathrin side by side: Cathrin vs Catherine Cathrin vs Cathy Cathrin vs Catalina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1916–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cathrin: Baby Name Since 1916 - 33 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cathrin. 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 Cathrin 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.