Girl nameCurrently #11,593 in the USFalling
Katniss
2 syllablesPeak year: 20147 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Katniss'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.
Katniss's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Katniss |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Katniss through the decades
- Katniss peaked in 2014, when 38 babies were named Katniss in the US.
- Katniss currently ranks #11,593 in the US and is cooling off.