Kathryn
Kathryn is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathryn is historically a feminine name of Greek origin derived from Aikaterine, most commonly interpreted as meaning pure. Although overwhelmingly used for females in the United States, historical SSA data reflects rare masculine entries, often due to alternate family naming or transcription choices. It remains an enduring classic variant of Katherine in English-speaking regions.
Popularity in the United States
1,092 babies in the United States have been named Kathryn since 1880. It ranks #3595 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- DC (68.6 %)
- KY (31.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 77 |
| 1930-1940 | 89 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 280 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kathy, Katie, Kate, Kat
Fun facts
- Kathryn is a popular English variant spelling of Katherine, famously borne by actress Kathryn Hepburn's namesake style.
- While predominantly female, over 1,000 males have received the official birth registration of Kathryn in the U.S. since 1880.