Catrice
A feminine name derived from the French word "catin", meaning wayward or flirtatious.
Name Census estimates that about 924 living Americans carry the first name Catrice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Catrice today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Catrice births was 1971 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Catrice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
924
~ 1 in 370,946 Americans
Peak year
1971
55 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2007 SSA rank
#15,876
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Catrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Catrice from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 424 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Catrice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Catrice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Catrices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Illinois, Louisiana, New York recorded the most babies named Catrice, while Texas, Michigan, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Catrice
The name Catrice is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Greek or Latin, while others trace it back to Celtic or Germanic roots. One theory suggests that it is derived from the name Catrina, which was a diminutive form of the name Catherine, meaning "pure" or "clear."
Historical records of the name Catrice are scarce, but there are a few notable figures who bore this moniker throughout the ages. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Catrice de Bordeaux, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts.
In the 16th century, there was a Italian painter named Catrice Veneziano, whose vibrant and expressive works captured the spirit of the Renaissance. Her paintings graced the walls of noble palaces and churches across Italy.
During the Age of Exploration, a Spanish adventurer named Catrice de Córdoba accompanied Christopher Columbus on one of his voyages to the New World. She was among the first European women to set foot on the Americas, and her journals provided valuable insights into the encounters with indigenous peoples.
In the realm of literature, Catrice Austen was a renowned English poet and novelist of the 18th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and societal norms, were widely acclaimed and influenced generations of writers.
More recently, Catrice Duval was a French resistance fighter during World War II. She risked her life to aid Allied forces and played a crucial role in the liberation of her country. Her bravery and unwavering spirit earned her numerous honors and accolades.
While the name Catrice may be uncommon today, its rich history and intriguing origins make it a fascinating and captivating choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful moniker for their child.
People
Catrice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Catrice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Catrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Catrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 924 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Catrice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 370,946 US residents.
Is Catrice a common name?
We classify Catrice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,004 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Catrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Catrice was 1971, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Catrice is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Catrice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Catrice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.