How Many People Are Named Cathryn?
Complete statistics for the name Cathryn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cathryn, a very rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 28,814 Americans bearing it. That's just 11,453 people alive today in the US. Interestingly, over half of those named Cathryn are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 16,322 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cathryn Through the Generations
Cathryn peaked in popularity back in 1956 with 368 births, but its usage has been declining ever since. Today, most people named Cathryn are over 60, with 9,657 individuals in that age bracket, making up nearly 59% of all Cathryns. The younger generation isn't quite as fond of the name; there are only 1,979 Cathryns under 30, showing how much the name has fallen out of favor.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cathryn's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Cathryn
How Many People Have the Name Cathryn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,453 people in the United States currently share the name Cathryn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,814 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cathryn a Common or Rare Name?
Cathryn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cathryn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cathryn Most Popular?
The name Cathryn reached peak popularity in 1956, with 368 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cathryn?
Approximately 11,453 people named Cathryn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,322. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,814 Americans.
Is Cathryn a rare name?
Cathryn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,814 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cathryn mean?
The meaning and origin of Cathryn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Cathryn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cathryn are male and 100% are female.
When was Cathryn most popular?
Cathryn peaked in 1956 with 368 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.