Total births
3,172
Girls' name · since 1882
Kathyrn
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 3,172 babies named Kathyrn, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,172
- total births
- 1882–2018
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
3,172 girls have been named Kathyrn since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kathyrn has been recorded 3,172 times among girls since 1882, 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 1882 to 2018.
- 3,172 total births
- 1882–2018 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,172 girls have been named Kathyrn since 1882, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2018.
- 3,172
- total births
- 1882–2018
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Kathyrn was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
105 babies were named Kathyrn in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Kathyrn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kathyrn's full recorded timeline at 1958, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1953 peak of 105 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kathyrn at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Kathyrn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2018
- Peak year (1953)
- 105
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Kathyrn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Kathyrn's strongest decade.
866 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Kathyrn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1900s 36
1900s
36 births
- 1910s 166
1910s
166 births
- 1920s 227
1920s
227 births
- 1930s 158
1930s
158 births
- 1940s
1940s
370 births
- 1950s
1950s
866 births
- 1960s
1960s
447 births
- 1970s 266
1970s
266 births
- 1980s 310
1980s
310 births
- 1990s 191
1990s
191 births
- 2000s 115
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 866 births (27% of all-time use).
How Kathyrn 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 Kathyrn's total volume
Kathyrn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kathyrn by state
Where Kathyrn concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 129 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 99 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 48 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 46 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 45 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 21 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 20 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 18 | 0.6% |
California share of Kathyrn's total US births 4.1%
Even split
129 of 3,172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Kathyrn appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kathyrn? ▼
3,172 babies have been named Kathyrn since 1882. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1953 with 105 births.
When was Kathyrn most popular? ▼
Kathyrn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 866 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Kathyrn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kathyrn are California (129 births), Pennsylvania (99 births), Ohio (48 births).
How long has the name Kathyrn been used? ▼
Kathyrn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 137 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Kathyrn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kathyrn's data
- Kathyrn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (866 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kathyrns (129 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 Kathyrn
Nearby Names Like Kathyrn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kathyrn
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Kathryn Girl
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Kathy Girl
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Katie Girl
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Compare Kathyrn side by side: Kathyrn vs Kathleen Kathyrn vs Katherine Kathyrn vs Kathryn
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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, 1882–2018 (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. "Kathyrn: Baby Name Since 1882 - 3,172 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kathyrn. 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 Kathyrn 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.