Girl · #11,778 in 2026

Kathrene

Name: Popularity of the name Kathrene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kathrene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,778

Peak Rank

#3,201 (1952)

Total Babies

179

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1994

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3201

Peak Rank

179

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kathrene

The earliest SSA record of Kathrene as a baby girl name dates back to 1916, when 5 babies received it. 1952 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Kathrene — #3,201 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Kathrenes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1994 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 179 Kathrenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kathrene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kathrene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kathrene

What does the name Kathrene mean?

Kathrene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kathrene in 2026?

In 2026, Kathrene ranks #11,778 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kathrene most popular?

Kathrene reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,201 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kathrene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kathrene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kathrene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kathrene include Ree, Regis, Marnell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kathrene

Kathrene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 179 births in the dataset. Kathrene's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Kathrene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.