Total births
189
Girls' name · since 1974
Katoya
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 189 babies named Katoya, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 189
- total births
- 1974–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
189 girls have been named Katoya since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katoya has been recorded 189 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1991.
- 189 total births
- 1974–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
189 girls have been named Katoya since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 189
- total births
- 1974–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Katoya was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
18 babies were named Katoya in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Katoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katoya splits its recorded history at 1983: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katoya at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Katoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1991
- Peak year (1981)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Katoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Katoya's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Katoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 136 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katoya? ▼
189 babies have been named Katoya since 1974. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1981 with 18 births.
When was Katoya most popular? ▼
Katoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Katoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katoya since 1974 -- 18 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Katoya? ▼
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 Katoya's data
- Katoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Katoya
Nearby Names Like Katoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katoya
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 Katoya side by side: Katoya vs Kathleen Katoya vs Katherine Katoya 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, 1974–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katoya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 189 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katoya. 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 Katoya 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.