Total births
60
Girls' name · since 1947
Cathyrn
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 60 babies named Cathyrn, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 60
- total births
- 1947–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Cathyrn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 60 recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Cathyrn recorded 60 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1962.
- 60 total births
- 1947–1962 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
60 girls have been named Cathyrn since 1947, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1962.
- 60
- total births
- 1947–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Cathyrn was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
8 babies were named Cathyrn in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Cathyrn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cathyrn splits its recorded history at 1954: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cathyrn at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Cathyrn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1962
- Peak year (1957)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Cathyrn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cathyrn's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Cathyrn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
37 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 37 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cathyrn? ▼
60 babies have been named Cathyrn since 1947. It was last recorded in 1962. The peak year was 1957 with 8 births.
When was Cathyrn most popular? ▼
Cathyrn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Cathyrn been used? ▼
Records for Cathyrn go back to 1947, giving 16 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Cathyrn? ▼
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 Cathyrn's data
- Cathyrn's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (37 total births) through the 1960s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Cathyrn
Nearby Names Like Cathyrn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cathyrn
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 Cathyrn side by side: Cathyrn vs Catherine Cathyrn vs Cathy Cathyrn vs Catalina
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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, 1947–1962 (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. "Cathyrn: Baby Name Since 1947 - 60 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cathyrn. 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 Cathyrn 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.