Kattleya
A feminine name derived from the orchid genus Cattleya.
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Kattleya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kattleya today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kattleya births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kattleya. 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
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,143
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kattleya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kattleya from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 171 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
Kattleya 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 Kattleya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kattleyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Kattleya, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kattleya
The name Kattleya is believed to have its roots in the Greek language, derived from the word "katallasso," which means "to reconcile" or "to make peace." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with notions of harmony and reconciliation in ancient Greek culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kattleya can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a collection of ancient Greek writings known as the Corpus Hermeticum. These texts, attributed to the mythical figure Hermes Trismegistus, contained philosophical and religious teachings that explored themes of wisdom, enlightenment, and the nature of the divine.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Kattleya of Cyrene was known for her contributions to the Cyrenaic school of philosophy, which emphasized the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good. While little is known about her life, her association with this philosophical tradition suggests that the name Kattleya may have held connotations of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
During the Byzantine era, the name Kattleya gained prominence among Christian communities in the eastern Mediterranean region. One notable figure from this period was Saint Kattleya of Alexandria, a 5th-century martyr who was renowned for her unwavering faith and commitment to serving the poor and marginalized. Her life and legacy contributed to the name's association with religious devotion and compassion.
In the 11th century, a Byzantine princess named Kattleya Komnena was a prominent figure at the imperial court in Constantinople. Known for her scholarly pursuits and patronage of the arts, she played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Byzantine Empire.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kattleya was a 16th-century Italian artist and poet, Kattleya Sirani. Born in Bologna in 1590, she gained recognition for her exceptional skills in painting and poetry, challenging the gender norms of her time and paving the way for future generations of female artists.
People
Kattleya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kattleya 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
Kattleya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kattleya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kattleya 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 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Kattleya a common name?
We classify Kattleya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kattleya most popular?
The single biggest year for Kattleya was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kattleya is about 8 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 Kattleya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kattleya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kattleya 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 Kattleya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kattleya 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 Kattleya 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 Kattleya as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kattleya on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.