Girl nameCurrently #2,563 in the USSteady
Katana
//ˌkɑˈtɑˌnɑ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Katana's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Katana's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Katana |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 45 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 69 |
Katana through the decades
- Katana peaked in 2023, when 79 babies were named Katana in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Katana has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Katana currently ranks #2,563 in the US and is holding steady.