Total births
11,306
Girls' name · since 1920
Katina
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 11,306 babies named Katina, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9629
- among girls today
- 11,306
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
11,306 babies have been named Katina since 1920, making it today's #9629 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katina has been recorded 11,306 times among girls since 1920, currently ranked #9629 nationally and more common than 46% of girls, 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 1920 to 2024.
- #9629 among girls today
- 11,306 born since 1920
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Katina is currently the #9629 girls' name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 11,306 born since 1920, peaking in the 1970s.
- #9629
- among girls today
- 11,306
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Katina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9629
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Katina was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
2,747 babies were named Katina in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
How Katina compares
11,306 Top 8% higher than 92% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Katina's all-time total is 30x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Katina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 11,306 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 2,747 | 48 | 19,840 |
Katina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katina's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 2,747, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1972
Current rank
#9,629
Active since
1920
Katina popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2024
- Peak year (1972)
- 2,747
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Katina popularity over time - boys
34 total births recorded since 1972 (Katina as boys' name)
Katina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Katina's strongest decade.
7,888 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Katina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 120
1940s
120 births
- 1950s 270
1950s
270 births
- 1960s 472
1960s
472 births
- 1970s
1970s
7,888 births
- 1980s 1,363
1980s
1,363 births
- 1990s 715
1990s
715 births
- 2000s 292
2000s
292 births
- 2010s 109
2010s
109 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 7,888 births (70% of all-time use).
How Katina 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 Katina's total volume
Katina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katina by state
Where Katina concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 744 | 6.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 609 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 605 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 548 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 521 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 519 | 4.6% |
| #7 | California | | 502 | 4.4% |
| #8 | New York | | 457 | 4.0% |
Florida share of Katina's total US births 6.6%
Even split
744 of 11,306 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 44 reporting states.
Katina appears in 44 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katina? ▼
11,306 babies have been named Katina since 1920. It currently ranks #9629 among girls. The peak year was 1972 with 2,747 births.
When was Katina most popular? ▼
Katina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 7,888 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Katina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katina are Florida (744 births), North Carolina (609 births), Louisiana (605 births).
How long has the name Katina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katina since 1920 -- 105 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Katina? ▼
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 Katina's data
- Katina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (7,888 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Katinas (744 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Katina
Nearby Names Like Katina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katina
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 Katina side by side: Katina vs Kathleen Katina vs Katherine Katina vs Kathryn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Katina
Lucette #9628
379 births · Peak 1963
Deirdre #9630
16,845 births · Peak 1961
Rosilee #9627
71 births · Peak 2021
Marciana #9631
290 births · Peak 2009
Noralee #9626
543 births · Peak 1925
Tasia #9632
4,186 births · Peak 1985
Freedom #9625
1,235 births · Peak 1976
Angelin #9633
632 births · Peak 2007
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, 1920–2024 (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. "Katina: #9629 Girls' Name - 11,306 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katina. 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 Katina 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.