Total births
66
Girls' name · since 1972
Katena
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Katena, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1972–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
66 girls have been named Katena since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katena has been recorded 66 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1978.
- 66 total births
- 1972–1978 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
66 girls have been named Katena since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1978.
- 66
- total births
- 1972–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Katena was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
28 babies were named Katena in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Katena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katena's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 15% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 85%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katena at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Katena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1978
- Peak year (1972)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Katena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Katena's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Katena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 66 births (100% of all-time use).
Katena by state
Where Katena concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 6 | 9.1% |
South Carolina share of Katena's total US births 9.1%
6 of 66 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katena? ▼
Katena has been given to 66 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1978. 28 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Katena most popular? ▼
Katena was most popular in the 1970s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Katena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katena are South Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Katena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katena since 1972 -- 7 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Katena? ▼
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 Katena's data
- South Carolina records the most Katenas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Katena
Nearby Names Like Katena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katena
Kathleen Girl
#1099 713,645 births
Katherine Girl
#175 650,926 births
Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
#576 241,285 births
Compare Katena side by side: Katena vs Kathleen Katena vs Katherine Katena vs Kathryn
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, 1972–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katena: Baby Name Since 1972 - 66 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katena. 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 Katena 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.