Kathrynn
Pure, unsullied; a feminine name of Celtic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 464 living Americans carry the first name Kathrynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kathrynn today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kathrynn births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kathrynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
464
~ 1 in 738,695 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,349
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Kathrynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kathrynn from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kathrynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kathrynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kathrynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kathrynn
The name Kathrynn is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Greek adjective "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clear." The name gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly during the Middle Ages, when it was commonly spelled as Katherine or Catharine.
The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 4th century, when it was associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr and one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. The name was widely adopted by Christian families across Europe, and various spellings emerged, including Katherina, Catharina, and Katrina, among others.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. Her steadfast refusal to annul her marriage to the king led to the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England. Another prominent bearer of the name was Catherine the Great (1729-1796), the longest-reigning female ruler of Russia, who is renowned for her efforts to modernize and westernize the Russian Empire.
In the literary realm, the name gained prominence through the character of Catherine Earnshaw in Emily Brontë's classic novel "Wuthering Heights" (1847). The novel's protagonist, Catherine, is a complex and passionate character who plays a central role in the tumultuous love story between Heathcliff and the Earnshaw family.
Other notable bearers of the name include Catherine de' Medici (1519-1589), the influential Queen of France during the Renaissance period, and Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), a renowned Italian philosopher, theologian, and mystic who was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Throughout history, the name Kathrynn has been associated with strength, purity, and resilience, reflecting the qualities of the notable women who bore this name. Despite its ancient Greek origins, the name has endured across cultures and centuries, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical legacy.
People
Kathrynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kathrynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kathrynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kathrynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 464 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kathrynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 738,695 US residents.
Is Kathrynn a common name?
We classify Kathrynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 501 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kathrynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kathrynn was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kathrynn is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kathrynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kathrynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.