How Many People Are Named Kathren?

Complete statistics for the name Kathren: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kathren
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kathren is a very rare female name, with only 732 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 450,517 Americans. The majority of Kathren's are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~732
Living in US
1 in 450,517
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Katheryn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Thoughtful
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,065
Worldwide Bearers
#245,186
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
711
🇵🇰 Pakistan
197
🇵🇭 Philippines
73
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇬🇧 England
13
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
732 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
108
Would be under 30 (11%)
369
Would be 30–60 (39%)
470
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 947 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
37
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kathren Through the Generations

Kathren has seen its peak popularity in 1956 with 26 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. With an estimated 732 living individuals in the US, Kathren's current population is largely composed of those aged 60 and above, indicating a strong generational skew. This name, while not common, has maintained a steady presence through the decades, embodying a blend of classic and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kathren's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kathren

How Many People Have the Name Kathren?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 732 people in the United States currently share the name Kathren. That works out to roughly 1 in every 450,517 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kathren a Common or Rare Name?

Kathren 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 Kathren Mean?

Kathren means "creative variant of Katheryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kathren in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kathren Most Popular?

The name Kathren reached peak popularity in 1956, with 26 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 Kathren?

Approximately 732 people named Kathren live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 947. That works out to roughly 1 in 450,517 Americans.

Is Kathren a rare name?

Kathren is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 450,517 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kathren mean?

Kathren means "creative variant of Katheryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kathren more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathren are male and 100% are female.

When was Kathren most popular?

Kathren peaked in 1956 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US732
All-Time Births947
1 in X1 in 450,517
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1956
World Rank#245,186
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.