Kathyrn
Kathyrn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathyrn is a variant spelling of Kathryn or Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. Etymologically linked to the Greek word katharos, it is generally understood to mean 'pure'. In the United States, it operates primarily as a rare spelling variant of a traditional classic name.
Popularity in the United States
3,172 babies in the United States have been named Kathyrn since 1880. It ranks #3158 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24 %)
- PA (18.4 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 166 |
| 1920-1930 | 227 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 370 |
| 1950-1960 | 866 |
| 1960-1970 | 447 |
| 1970-1980 | 266 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kathy, Katie, Kate
Fun facts
- Kathyrn is a classic transposition spelling variant of the heavily established name Kathryn.
- The majority of U.S. occurrences of this specific spelling variant were registered during the mid-20th century.