Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Kathryne

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#1,356 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-26%

1880

First Year

2024

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#1356

Peak Rank

Total Count

145

Years Active

The Story of Kathryne

Kathryne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 117 Kathrynes were born — ranking #1,356 that year. As of 2026, Kathryne ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 6K Kathrynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kathryne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kathryne 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 Kathryne

What does the name Kathryne mean?

Kathryne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kathryne in 2026?

In 2026, Kathryne ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kathryne most popular?

Kathryne reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #1,356 that year with 117 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kathryne most popular?

Kathryne has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Virginia, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kathryne.

Is Kathryne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kathryne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kathryne include Karole, Shanee, My. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kathryne

Kathryne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Kathryne's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #1,356. Use the chart and map above to compare Kathryne'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.