Holding steady.
Popularity of Kathyrn since 1882
Babies named Kathyrn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kathyrn's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 36 |
| 1910s | 166 |
| 1920s | 227 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 370 |
| 1950s | 866 |
| 1960s | 447 |
| 1970s | 266 |
| 1980s | 310 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kathyrn is a rare spelling variant of the enduringly popular name Catherine. With a first recorded year of 1882, the name has never entered the top 1000 names, remaining an uncommon choice. Its peak year in usage was 1882, and since then its trajectory has been stable but extremely low. The name did not appear among top states in any decade, reflecting its scarcity. For parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Catherine or Kathryn, Kathyrn offers a unique spelling while retaining familiar sounds and nicknames.
Kathyrn is a modern respelling or variant of the name Catherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterine. The meaning of Catherine has been debated, with some linking it to the Greek 'katharos' (pure). Kathyrn primarily appears in 20th-century American records as a creative spelling. It has never been a top-ranked name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kathy, Kath, Katie
Sibling names for Kathyrn
Names that share Kathyrn's style, for a brother or sister.
