Katrice
A feminine name derived from Katherine, meaning "pure" in Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 2,044 living Americans carry the first name Katrice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katrice today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katrice births was 1979 (96 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katrice. 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
2.0K
~ 1 in 167,688 Americans
Peak year
1979
96 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,869
Tracked since 1962
Census
Katrice in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,844 people with the first name Katrice, which placed it at #7,992 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,992
National first-name rank
People counted
1.8K
1,844 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
82.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katrice
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katrice is Black at 82.1%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Katrice described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Katrice at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.1% · 1,514
- White10.2% · 189
- Two or more races4.0% · 73
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 43
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 8
Popularity
Katrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katrice from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 796 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katrice 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 Katrice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Katrices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Katrice, while New Jersey, Indiana, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katrice
The name Katrice is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "katharos," meaning pure or clean. This connection to purity and cleanliness imbues the name with a sense of innocence and virtue.
Over the centuries, the name Katrice has undergone various spelling variations, including Katrina, Catrina, and Cathryn. These variations can be found across different regions, reflecting the cultural influences and linguistic nuances of each area. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who referenced a character named Katrice in his famous work, "The Republic."
During the Middle Ages, the name Katrice gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It is believed that the name was embraced by the faithful as a nod to the concept of spiritual purity and the virtues associated with the Christian faith. Notably, a prominent figure bearing the name Katrice was Saint Katrice of Siena, a 14th-century Italian philosopher and theologian renowned for her mystical visions and writings on divine love.
In the Renaissance era, the name Katrice gained further traction, appearing in various literary works and historical records. One notable bearer of the name was Katrice de' Medici, an Italian noblewoman and political figure who played a pivotal role in the cultural and political landscape of 16th-century Florence.
Moving forward in history, the name Katrice has been carried by several influential individuals, including Katrice Beecher Stowe, the 19th-century American abolitionist and author renowned for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Another notable figure was Katrice Deneuve, a French actress and icon of the 1960s and 1970s, who embodied the epitome of elegance and sophistication on the silver screen.
In the realm of music, Katrice Basinger, an American singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner, has brought the name Katrice into the modern era with her soulful and powerful vocals. Additionally, Katrice Hicks, an acclaimed American artist and sculptor, has made her mark in the art world with her thought-provoking and captivating works.
While the name Katrice may have origins in ancient Greek and evolved through various cultural influences, it continues to resonate with a sense of purity, grace, and strength. Its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to the timeless appeal and versatility of this remarkable name.
People
Katrice + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,044 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katrice 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 167,688 US residents.
Is Katrice a common name?
We classify Katrice as "Rare". It ranks above 93.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Katrice was 1979, when 96 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katrice is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Katrice in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,844 people with the name Katrice, or 0.61 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,992 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Katrice in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Katrice?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Katrice appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,845 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Katrice?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katrice is Black at 82.1%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Katrice most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Katrice in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (1,514 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Katrice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katrice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katrice 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 Katrice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katrice 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 Katrice 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.
How many people are called Katrice?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Katrice on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.