Katrina
Peaked at #87 nationally in 1982, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1895, Katrina has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Katrina — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#87
in 1982
Current rank
#1637
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1895–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Katrina reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #87 nationally with 3,322 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1102 (2014) to #1637 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Katrina ranks #1637 nationally for girls, with 126 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,637 | 126 |
| 2023 | #1,861 | 108 |
| 2022 | #1,968 | 100 |
| 2021 | #1,400 | 156 |
| 2020 | #1,583 | 133 |
| 2019 | #1,519 | 143 |
| 2018 | #1,524 | 143 |
| 2017 | #1,231 | 195 |
Katrina — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2674
in 1980
Last ranked
#6689
in 1994
Years tracked
25
1962–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Katrina reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #2674 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Katrina hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1994, when it stood at #6689.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #6,689 | 8 |
| 1992 | #7,960 | 6 |
| 1991 | #5,744 | 9 |
| 1989 | #3,385 | 17 |
| 1988 | #6,858 | 6 |
| 1987 | #4,419 | 10 |
| 1986 | #4,666 | 9 |
| 1985 | #2,778 | 18 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Katrina most popular?
Katrina was most popular in 1982, when it ranked #87 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Katrina becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Katrina?
At least 101,645 babies have been recorded with the name Katrina in the US since 1895, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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