Total births
1,733
Girls' name · since 1896
Catheryn
1,733 babies named Catheryn in U.S. Social Security records since 1896, with the highest year being 1950. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,733
- total births
- 1896–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1,733 girls have been named Catheryn since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Catheryn has been recorded 1,733 times among girls since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2019.
- 1,733 total births
- 1896–2019 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 14% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,733 girls have been named Catheryn since 1896, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,733
- total births
- 1896–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 14%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Catheryn was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
31 babies were named Catheryn in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Catheryn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Catheryn splits its recorded history at 1962: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1950 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Catheryn at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Catheryn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2019
- Peak year (1950)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 124 years of records
Catheryn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Catheryn's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Catheryn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
160 births
- 1920s
1920s
200 births
- 1930s
1930s
130 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s
1950s
241 births
- 1960s
1960s
136 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
170 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s 72
2010s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 241 births (14% of all-time use).
How Catheryn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Catheryn's total volume
Catheryn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Catheryn by state
Where Catheryn concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Catheryn's total US births 1.7%
Even split
30 of 1,733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catheryn? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 1,733 babies named Catheryn. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 31 births.
When was Catheryn most popular? ▼
Catheryn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Catheryn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Catheryn are California (30 births), Texas (22 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Catheryn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Catheryn since 1896 -- 124 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Catheryn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cathy, Catalina, Cathleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Catheryn's data
- Catheryn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (241 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Catheryns (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Catheryn
Nearby Names Like Catheryn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Catheryn
Catherine Girl
#322 667,789 births
Cathy Girl
#5993 170,303 births
Catalina Girl
#128 33,009 births
Cathleen Girl
#8463 29,923 births
Cathryn Girl
#6650 16,332 births
Compare Catheryn side by side: Catheryn vs Catherine Catheryn vs Cathy Catheryn vs Catalina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Catheryn: Baby Name Since 1896 - 1,733 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/catheryn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Catheryn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.