Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathrin since 1914
Babies named Kathrin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 165 |
| 1970s | 175 |
| 1980s | 202 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kathrin is a German variant spelling of Katherine that has seen steady if modest use in the United States since 1914, when it first appeared on the Social Security records. The name's peak popularity came in 1990, ranking within the top 700 names for girls. Since then its trajectory has been stable, maintaining a consistent but low-level presence without dramatic rises or falls. Kathrin never broke into the top 500 nationally, making it a familiar yet uncommon choice. Its top states are too sparse to identify a strong regional pattern, but the name's German heritage likely draws from families with Germanic roots. Overall, Kathrin offers a distinctive spelling of a classic name.
Kathrin is a German variant spelling of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine. The name was borne by a prominent early Christian saint, Catherine of Alexandria, whose legend helped spread the name across Europe. In German-speaking countries, the spelling Kathrin has been used since at least the 19th century, often as a short form or variant of Katharina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Kathi, Rina
Sibling names for Kathrin
Names that share Kathrin's style, for a brother or sister.
