Kathryn
5 countries#729 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kathryn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
456,515 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #729 · peaked in 1952 with 8,517 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, California, New York, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,800 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 741 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,747 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1351 · peaked in 1996 with 635 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,620 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1989 with 117 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
433 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 61 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
105 births recorded 1952–2001 · peaked in 1958 with 11 births
Most common in: Paris, Meuse, Charente-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kathryn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #143 | — |
| 2007 | #163 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #190 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #213 | ↓23 |
| 2010 | #230 | ↓17 |
| 2011 | #235 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #264 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #270 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #292 | ↓22 |
| 2015 | #318 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #396 | ↓78 |
| 2017 | #426 | ↓30 |
| 2018 | #452 | ↓26 |
| 2019 | #483 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #525 | ↓42 |
| 2021 | #589 | ↓64 |
| 2022 | #655 | ↓66 |
| 2023 | #678 | ↓23 |
| 2024 | #714 | ↓36 |
| 2025 | #729 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn
Is Kathryn a popular name?
Yes — Kathryn currently ranks #729 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kathryn more common for boys or girls?
Kathryn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kathryn most popular?
Kathryn peaked in 1952 in United States, with 8,517 recorded births that year.
Is Kathryn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kathryn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #102 in 1880 to #729 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kathryn?
At least 464,420 babies have been recorded with the name Kathryn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kathryn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kathryn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kathryn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kathryn include Keilani, Bristol, Iliana, Abby.
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