How Many People Are Named Kathryne?
Complete statistics for the name Kathryne: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kathryne, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,393 people in the US today, making up 1 in 97,269 Americans. The majority of Kathrynes are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 5,953 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kathryne Through the Generations
Kathryne has seen its peak popularity in 1990 with 117 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 661 under 30, 1,682 aged 30-60, and 3,610 over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular among a certain generation but now feels more nostalgic than trendy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kathryne's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kathryne
How Many People Have the Name Kathryne?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,393 people in the United States currently share the name Kathryne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,269 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kathryne a Common or Rare Name?
Kathryne 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 Kathryne Mean?
Kathryne means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kathryne in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kathryne Most Popular?
The name Kathryne reached peak popularity in 1990, with 117 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 Kathryne?
Approximately 3,393 people named Kathryne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,953. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,269 Americans.
Is Kathryne a rare name?
Kathryne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,269 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kathryne mean?
Kathryne means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kathryne more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathryne are male and 100% are female.
When was Kathryne most popular?
Kathryne peaked in 1990 with 117 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.