Kathyrine
Of Greek origin, meaning "pure" or "chaste maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Kathyrine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kathyrine today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kathyrine births was 1953 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kathyrine. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Kathyrine is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Kathyrines were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kathyrine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1953
6 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1953 SSA rank
#5,355
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Kathyrine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kathyrine 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 Kathyrine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kathyrine
Kathyrine is a feminine given name with roots traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which itself stems from the word "katharos," meaning "pure." The name's earliest known use dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was borne by St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr and one of the most venerated saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in England, where it was often spelled as Katherine or Katharine. One of the most notable bearers of this name was Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England, who lived from 1485 to 1536.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kathyrine was also borne by several influential women, including Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, who lived from 1512 to 1548. Another notable figure was Katherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, who lived from around 1523 to 1542.
In the 17th century, the name was carried by Katherine Philips, an English poet and one of the first women to gain recognition as a accomplished writer in her time. She lived from 1632 to 1664.
Moving into the 18th century, the name was borne by Katherine Sedgwick, an American writer and educator who lived from 1789 to 1867. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and played a significant role in promoting education for women.
In the 19th century, the name Kathyrine was associated with Katherine Lee Bates, an American poet best known for writing the iconic poem "America the Beautiful." She lived from 1859 to 1929 and was a prominent figure in the literary and academic circles of her era.
People
Kathyrine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kathyrine 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
Kathyrine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kathyrine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kathyrine 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Kathyrine a common name?
We classify Kathyrine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kathyrine most popular?
The single biggest year for Kathyrine was 1953, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kathyrine is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kathyrine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kathyrine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kathyrine 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.
Is Kathyrine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kathyrine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kathyrine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kathyrine?
You can see how many people have the name Kathyrine on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.