Katonia
A feminine name derived from the name Katherine, meaning "pure" or "clear".
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Katonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katonia today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katonia births was 1975 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katonia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Katonia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1975
10 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,731
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Katonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katonia from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katonia 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 Katonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katonia
The name Katonia has its roots in the ancient Hellenic culture, dating back to the classical era of ancient Greece. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "katonia," which translates to "purity" or "innocence." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived to possess qualities of purity, virtue, and untainted character.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Katonia can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, where it appeared in various ancient Greek texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Katonia of Sparta, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived during the 4th century BCE. Her contributions to the fields of geometry and logic were highly esteemed, and her teachings influenced generations of scholars.
In the realm of mythology, Katonia was also the name of a minor goddess associated with the protection of children and the preservation of innocence. While not extensively documented in surviving texts, her existence reflects the cultural significance and positive connotations associated with the name.
During the Byzantine era, the name Katonia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the aristocratic and scholarly circles of Constantinople. One prominent bearer of the name was Katonia Komnena, a 12th-century princess and scholar renowned for her extensive knowledge of philosophy, literature, and the arts. Her writings and patronage of the arts left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Katonia found its way into the artistic and literary circles of Italy. Katonia Petrarca, a 14th-century painter and illuminator, gained recognition for her exquisite illuminated manuscripts and frescoes adorning the walls of churches and palaces throughout Florence and Rome.
Another notable figure was Katonia Visconti, a 15th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural and artistic renaissance of Milan. Her support and patronage of artists, writers, and philosophers contributed to the flourishing of the arts during the Italian Renaissance.
While the name Katonia may not be as widespread or popular in modern times, its historical significance and associations with purity, innocence, and intellectual pursuits have left an indelible mark on various cultures and civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Katonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katonia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katonia 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Katonia a common name?
We classify Katonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Katonia was 1975, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katonia is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Katonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katonia 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.
Is Katonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katonia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Katonia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Katonia?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Katonia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.