Marykathryn
Mary indicates bitterness; Kathryn derives from the Greek meaning pure.
Name Census estimates that about 487 living Americans carry the first name Marykathryn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marykathryn today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marykathryn births was 1994 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marykathryn. 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
487
~ 1 in 703,808 Americans
Peak year
1994
20 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,589
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Marykathryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marykathryn from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marykathryn 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 Marykathryn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marykathryns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marykathryn
The given name Marykathryn is a combination of the names Mary and Kathryn, both of which have rich histories and origins. Mary is a name derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which means "bitter" or "beloved". It was the name of the biblical Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The name Kathryn, on the other hand, is a variant of the Greek name Katharina, which means "pure".
The name Mary has been a popular name for centuries, particularly in the Christian tradition. It first appeared in the Bible and has been widely used throughout the world since then. Some notable historical figures named Mary include Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), the famous Scottish monarch; Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), the English writer and philosopher; and Mary Shelley (1797-1851), the author of the novel "Frankenstein".
The name Kathryn also has a long history, with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It was later adopted by various European cultures and became popular during the Middle Ages. Some notable historical figures named Kathryn include Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), the iconic American actress; Katharine Graham (1917-2001), the American publisher and first female head of a Fortune 500 company; and Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), the American writer best known for her poem "America the Beautiful".
The combination of these two names, Marykathryn, is relatively uncommon, but it has been used throughout history. One notable figure with this name was Marykathryn Grant (1797-1837), an American educator and writer who established one of the first schools for women in the United States. Another was Marykathryn Albright (1889-1966), an American journalist and author who wrote several books on women's history and issues.
While the name Marykathryn is not as widely used as its individual components, it carries a rich cultural and historical legacy, combining the meanings and traditions of two timeless names. It represents a unique blend of reverence, purity, and strength, reflecting the diverse influences and experiences that have shaped the lives of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.
People
Marykathryn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marykathryn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marykathryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marykathryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 487 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marykathryn 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 703,808 US residents.
Is Marykathryn a common name?
We classify Marykathryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 507 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marykathryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Marykathryn was 1994, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marykathryn is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marykathryn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marykathryn 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.