Kathryn

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Kathryn was most popular in 1952, when 8,517 American babies were given the name — ranking #90 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,424, with 381 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 456,515 people named Kathryn.

Kathryn over time

Births per year. The dot marks Kathryn’s peak in 1952. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · form of Katherine, "pure"

Names that peaked alongside Kathryn

Lawrence
Marsha
Christine
Frederick
Stephen
Charlene

Explore further

See Kathryn on the interactive charts

Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org