Kathryn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Clear
Background: The name Kathryn originates from the Welsh name 'Catrin,' which is a form of 'Catherine.' This name can be traced back to the Greek 'Aikaterine,' which is often linked to the meaning 'pure.' Additionally, it is connected to the Latin 'cattus,' referring to 'clear,' thus reinforcing the name's association with clarity and purity.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#75
Total births
456,128
Most popular decade
1950s
(233,799 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-424 ranks)
Years in Top 100
104
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1898
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #885
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #1,919
- Most recent year
- 2009
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,994
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 204
- First year rank
- #102
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 8,504
- Peak rank
- #48
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 391
- Recent rank
- #716
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).