How Many People Are Named Kathyrn?
Complete statistics for the name Kathyrn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kathyrn, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,236 people in the US, making up 1 in 147,589 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1953 with 105 births, and today it's mostly found among those over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 3,172 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kathyrn Through the Generations
Kathyrn has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with its peak year being 1953 when 105 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has become increasingly associated with older generations, with 67% of Kathyrns being over 60 years old. The current age distribution shows 177 under-30, 857 aged 30-60, and 2,138 over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kathyrn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kathyrn
How Many People Have the Name Kathyrn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,236 people in the United States currently share the name Kathyrn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,589 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kathyrn a Common or Rare Name?
Kathyrn 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 Kathyrn Mean?
Kathyrn means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kathyrn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kathyrn Most Popular?
The name Kathyrn reached peak popularity in 1953, with 105 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 Kathyrn?
Approximately 2,236 people named Kathyrn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,172. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,589 Americans.
Is Kathyrn a rare name?
Kathyrn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,589 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kathyrn mean?
Kathyrn means "creative variant of Kathryn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kathyrn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kathyrn are male and 100% are female.
When was Kathyrn most popular?
Kathyrn peaked in 1953 with 105 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.