Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1975
Katona
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Katona, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Katona sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Katona recorded 52 times among girls since 1975, 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 1975 to 2005.
- 52 total births
- 1975–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Katona since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 52
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Katona was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
8 babies were named Katona in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Katona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katona splits its recorded history at 1998: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katona at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Katona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2005
- Peak year (1982)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Katona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katona's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Katona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
8 births
- 1990s
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 17 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katona? ▼
Katona has been given to 52 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 8 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Katona most popular? ▼
Katona was most popular in the 1990s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Katona been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katona since 1975 -- 31 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Katona? ▼
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 Katona's data
- Katona's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 2000s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Katona
Nearby Names Like Katona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katona
Kathleen Girl
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Katherine Girl
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Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
#576 241,285 births
Compare Katona side by side: Katona vs Kathleen Katona vs Katherine Katona vs Kathryn
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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, 1975–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katona: Baby Name Since 1975 - 52 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katona. 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 Katona 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.