How Many People Are Named Katharyn?
Complete statistics for the name Katharyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katharyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,048 people in the US, making it unique as only 1 in 314,772 Americans share this name. The majority of Katharyns are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, ambition, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 1,614 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katharyn Through the Generations
Katharyn reached its peak popularity in 1987 with 36 births, but since then, it's maintained a stable presence. Today, there are 1,048 Katharyns living in the US, with a notable age distribution: 197 under 30, 623 aged 30-60, and 794 over 60. This skew towards older generations suggests that while the name isn't fading, it's also not gaining much traction among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katharyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Katharyn
How Many People Have the Name Katharyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,048 people in the United States currently share the name Katharyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 314,772 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katharyn a Common or Rare Name?
Katharyn 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.
What Does the Name Katharyn Mean?
Katharyn means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katharyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katharyn Most Popular?
The name Katharyn reached peak popularity in 1987, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Katharyn?
Approximately 1,048 people named Katharyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,614. That works out to roughly 1 in 314,772 Americans.
Is Katharyn a rare name?
Katharyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 314,772 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katharyn mean?
Katharyn means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Katharyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katharyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Katharyn most popular?
Katharyn peaked in 1987 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.