Total births
1,214
Girls' name · since 1914
Kathrin
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,214 babies named Kathrin, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,214
- total births
- 1914–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Kathrin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,214 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Kathrin recorded 1,214 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2021.
- 1,214 total births
- 1914–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,214 girls have been named Kathrin since 1914, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,214
- total births
- 1914–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Kathrin was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
36 babies were named Kathrin in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kathrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kathrin's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kathrin at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Kathrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2021
- Peak year (1990)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Kathrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kathrin's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Kathrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s 27
1920s
27 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 80
1940s
80 births
- 1950s
1950s
184 births
- 1960s
1960s
165 births
- 1970s
1970s
175 births
- 1980s
1980s
202 births
- 1990s
1990s
206 births
- 2000s
2000s
105 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 206 births (17% of all-time use).
How Kathrin 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 Kathrin's total volume
Kathrin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kathrin by state
Where Kathrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kathrin's total US births 3.1%
Even split
38 of 1,214 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathrin? ▼
1,214 babies have been named Kathrin since 1914. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1990 with 36 births.
When was Kathrin most popular? ▼
Kathrin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kathrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kathrin are California (38 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Kathrin been used? ▼
Kathrin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 108 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Kathrin? ▼
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 Kathrin's data
- Kathrin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kathrins (38 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 Kathrin
Nearby Names Like Kathrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kathrin
Kathleen Girl
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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 Kathrin side by side: Kathrin vs Kathleen Kathrin vs Katherine Kathrin vs Kathryn
Related Names
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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, 1914–2021 (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. "Kathrin: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,214 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kathrin. 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 Kathrin 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.