Holding steady.
Popularity of Katryn since 1957
Babies named Katryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katryn is an uncommon spelling variant of the classic name Katherine. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, but usage has always been sporadic. The name saw its peak year of recorded usage in 1993, with a few dozen births. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, remaining a rare choice. While it has never ranked in the national top 1000, the variant Kathryn (with an 'h') has been far more common. Katryn's spelling simplifies the traditional form, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name. No state has recorded enough Katryns to appear among top state lists, underscoring its rarity.
Katryn is a modern English spelling variant of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name's ultimate etymology is debated, but it has long been associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure." The spelling Katryn emerged as a simplified, phonetic variant in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Katy, Trina
Sibling names for Katryn
Names that share Katryn's style, for a brother or sister.
