Girl · #9,545 in 2026

Kathry

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

Current Rank

#9,545

Peak Rank

#7,310 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

1986

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#7310

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kathry

Kathry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 8 Kathrys were born — ranking #7,310 that year. As of 2026, Kathry ranks #9,545 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Kathrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kathry

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kathry 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 Kathry

What does the name Kathry mean?

Kathry is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kathry in 2026?

In 2026, Kathry ranks #9,545 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kathry most popular?

Kathry reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #7,310 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kathry a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kathry?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kathry include Emilio, Falina, Swan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kathry

Kathry is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Kathry's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #7,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Kathry'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.