Katosha
A diminutive feminine name of unclear origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Katosha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katosha today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katosha births was 1978 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katosha. 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 Katosha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1978
8 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1986 SSA rank
#11,775
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Katosha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katosha from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Katosha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katosha 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 Katosha 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 Katosha
The name Katosha is a relatively rare and obscure given name, with its origins and meaning shrouded in mystery. The name is believed to have its roots in the ancient Slavic languages, potentially originating from the region that is now modern-day Russia or Ukraine.
One theory suggests that Katosha is derived from the Slavic word "katosh," which translates to "small" or "little one." This linguistic connection could imply that the name was initially used as a term of endearment for children or as a diminutive form of a longer name.
Another interpretation links Katosha to the Greek word "kathos," meaning "pure" or "clean." This association could signify a name bestowed to symbolize purity or innocence. However, the credibility of this potential Greek influence remains uncertain due to the lack of historical records.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Katosha dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in a Russian census record from the city of Novgorod. This document listed a woman named Katosha Ivanovna, born around 1550, suggesting that the name was in use during this period in medieval Russia.
Throughout history, a handful of notable individuals have borne the name Katosha, though their legacies are often obscured by the passage of time. One such figure was Katosha Dmitrievna (1620-1678), a Russian noblewoman and landowner from the Muscovite era, known for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of local monasteries.
In the 19th century, Katosha Petrovna (1825-1892) was a celebrated Russian opera singer, renowned for her performances in the works of composers like Mikhail Glinka and Alexander Dargomyzhsky. Her vocal talents and stage presence earned her widespread acclaim during her time.
The name also found its way into literary works, with Katosha being a minor character in the novel "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy, published in 1869. In this classic work of Russian literature, Katosha is portrayed as a young servant girl in the household of the Bolkonsky family.
Another notable bearer of the name was Katosha Sergeyevna (1880-1962), a Russian-born sculptor and artist who gained recognition for her avant-garde sculptures and participation in various artistic movements of the early 20th century, including Constructivism and Suprematism.
Lastly, Katosha Ivanovna (1905-1987) was a Soviet mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of differential equations and played a pivotal role in advancing mathematical education in the USSR during her tenure as a professor at Moscow State University.
While the name Katosha may have faded from widespread use in recent times, its historical roots and the individuals who carried it serve as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry woven throughout the centuries.
People
Katosha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katosha 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
Katosha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katosha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katosha 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 Katosha a common name?
We classify Katosha 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, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katosha most popular?
The single biggest year for Katosha was 1978, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katosha is about 46 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 Katosha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katosha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katosha 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 Katosha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katosha 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 Katosha 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 have the name Katosha?
Want to know how many Americans are named Katosha? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.