Total births
1,091
Girls' name · since 1951
Katrin
Katrin has 1,091 recorded births since 1951 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1951–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,091 girls have been named Katrin since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katrin has been recorded 1,091 times among girls since 1951, 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 1951 to 2023.
- 1,091 total births
- 1951–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,091 girls have been named Katrin since 1951, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1951–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Katrin was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Katrin in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Katrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katrin's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katrin at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Katrin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2023
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Katrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Katrin's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Katrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
93 births
- 1960s
1960s
134 births
- 1970s
1970s
208 births
- 1980s
1980s
201 births
- 1990s
1990s
187 births
- 2000s
2000s
156 births
- 2010s 79
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 208 births (19% of all-time use).
How Katrin 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 Katrin's total volume
Katrin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katrin by state
Where Katrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 3.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 1.6% |
California share of Katrin's total US births 3.0%
Even split
33 of 1,091 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katrin? ▼
1,091 babies have been named Katrin since 1951. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1977 with 37 births.
When was Katrin most popular? ▼
Katrin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Katrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katrin are California (33 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Katrin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katrin since 1951 -- 73 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Katrin? ▼
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 Katrin's data
- Katrin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Katrins (33 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 Katrin
Nearby Names Like Katrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katrin
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 Katrin side by side: Katrin vs Kathleen Katrin vs Katherine Katrin vs Kathryn
Related Names
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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, 1951–2023 (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. "Katrin: Baby Name Since 1951 - 1,091 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katrin. 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 Katrin 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.