Total births
721
Girls' name · since 1980
Katarzyna
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 721 babies named Katarzyna, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 721
- total births
- 1980–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Katarzyna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 721 have been recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katarzyna has been recorded 721 times among girls since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2023.
- 721 total births
- 1980–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
721 girls have been named Katarzyna since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 721
- total births
- 1980–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Katarzyna was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
41 babies were named Katarzyna in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Katarzyna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katarzyna splits its recorded history at 2000: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2017 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katarzyna at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Katarzyna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2023
- Peak year (1998)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Katarzyna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katarzyna's strongest decade.
309 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Katarzyna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
160 births
- 1990s
1990s
309 births
- 2000s
2000s
168 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 309 births (43% of all-time use).
How Katarzyna 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 Katarzyna's total volume
Katarzyna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katarzyna by state
Where Katarzyna concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 253 | 35.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 87 | 12.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Katarzyna's total US births 35.1%
Even split
253 of 721 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katarzyna? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 721 babies named Katarzyna. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 41 births.
When was Katarzyna most popular? ▼
Katarzyna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 309 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Katarzyna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katarzyna are Illinois (253 births), New York (87 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Katarzyna been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katarzyna since 1980 -- 44 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Katarzyna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Katarzyna's data
- Katarzyna's decade-level peak was the 1990s (309 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Katarzynas (253 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 Katarzyna
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katarzyna
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Compare Katarzyna side by side: Katarzyna vs Kathleen Katarzyna vs Katherine Katarzyna vs Kathryn
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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, 1980–2023 (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. "Katarzyna: Baby Name Since 1980 - 721 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katarzyna. 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 Katarzyna 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.