Total births
1,005
Girls' name · since 1965
Catrice
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 1,005 babies named Catrice, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,005
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Catrice sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,005 recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Catrice recorded 1,005 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2007.
- 1,005 total births
- 1965–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,005 girls have been named Catrice since 1965, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,005
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Catrice was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
55 babies were named Catrice in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Catrice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Catrice's full recorded timeline at 1985, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Catrice at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Catrice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2007
- Peak year (1971)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Catrice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Catrice's strongest decade.
425 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Catrice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 101
1960s
101 births
- 1970s
1970s
425 births
- 1980s
1980s
295 births
- 1990s 141
1990s
141 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 425 births (42% of all-time use).
How Catrice compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Catrice's total volume
Catrice vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Catrice by state
Where Catrice concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 56 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 24 | 2.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #4 | California | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Illinois share of Catrice's total US births 5.6%
Even split
56 of 1,005 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catrice? ▼
1,005 babies have been named Catrice since 1965. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1971 with 55 births.
When was Catrice most popular? ▼
Catrice was most popular in the 1970s decade with 425 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Catrice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Catrice are Illinois (56 births), Louisiana (24 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Catrice been used? ▼
Records for Catrice go back to 1965, giving 43 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Catrice? ▼
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 Catrice's data
- Catrice's decade-level peak was the 1970s (425 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Catrices (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Catrice
Nearby Names Like Catrice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Catrice
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 Catrice side by side: Catrice vs Catherine Catrice vs Cathy Catrice vs Catalina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1965–2007 (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. "Catrice: Baby Name Since 1965 - 1,005 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/catrice. 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 Catrice 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 June 2026.