Kathryn
Female name · ↓ Falling
195,173
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
#682
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kathryn
Kathryn is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 195,173 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,555 births |
| 1890s | 6,431 births |
| 1900s | 8,268 births |
| 1910s | 15,056 births |
| 1920s | 14,220 births |
| 1930s | 9,636 births |
| 1940s | 18,084 births |
| 1950s | 31,368 births |
| 1960s | 17,634 births |
| 1970s | 14,358 births |
| 1980s | 24,175 births |
| 1990s | 18,249 births |
| 2000s | 9,727 births |
| 2010s | 1,956 births |
| 2020s | 456 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathryn?
Kathryn has been given to 195,173 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 3,487 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #682.
Is Kathryn a boy or girl name?
Kathryn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kathryn most popular?
Kathryn was most popular in 1951, when 3,487 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kathryn?
Kathryn first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).