Kathryn
Kathryn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathryn is an English variant of the classic Greek name Katherine, traditionally understood to mean 'pure'. It has been a consistently well-used female name in the United States, ranking among the top 100 overall historically. Although less common in recent years, it remains a familiar traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
455,423 babies in the United States have been named Kathryn since 1880. It ranks #75 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #626.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8.1 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,276 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,653 |
| 1900-1910 | 8,333 |
| 1910-1920 | 29,235 |
| 1920-1930 | 33,791 |
| 1930-1940 | 22,583 |
| 1940-1950 | 44,581 |
| 1950-1960 | 77,803 |
| 1960-1970 | 44,864 |
| 1970-1980 | 36,434 |
| 1980-1990 | 62,443 |
| 1990-2000 | 47,179 |
| 2000-2010 | 26,307 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,742 |
Famous people named Kathryn
- Kathryn Bigelow: Director, Producer
- Kathryn Hahn: Actress, Comedian
- Kathryn Janeway: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Kathy, Katie, Kate, Kat, Kay
Fun facts
- Kathryn is one of the most popular English phonetic variations of the Greek name Katherine.
- With over 450,000 births recorded since 1880, Kathryn stands among the top 100 most frequent female names in U.S. history.