Cathryn
Cathryn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure; clean.
Origin and history
Cathryn is a classic variant spelling of the traditional Greek name Katherine. It has centuries of usage in the English-speaking world, though it remains less common than the Catherine or Kathryn spellings. Today in the United States, it is a recognizable but relatively rare choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,332 babies in the United States have been named Cathryn since 1880. It ranks #1199 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1998.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 183 |
| 1900-1910 | 242 |
| 1910-1920 | 981 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,187 |
| 1930-1940 | 798 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,637 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,271 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,015 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,352 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,524 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,451 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,022 |
| 2010-2019 | 492 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Famous people named Cathryn
- Cathryn Harrison: Actress
Nicknames
Cathy, Cat, Cate, Ryn
Fun facts
- Cathryn is an established English spelling variant that streamlined the classical Catherine by omitting the middle vowel 'e'.
- Over 16,000 girls in the United States have been given the exact spelling Cathryn since 1880.