Total births
33
Boys' name · since 1993
Katron
Katron has 33 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 33
- total births
- 1993–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
33 boys have been named Katron since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Katron recorded 33 times among boys since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2006.
- 33 total births
- 1993–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 boys have been named Katron since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 33
- total births
- 1993–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Katron was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
8 babies were named Katron in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Katron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katron's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katron at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Katron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2006
- Peak year (1994)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Katron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katron's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Katron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 18 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katron? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 33 babies named Katron. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 8 births.
When was Katron most popular? ▼
Katron was most popular in the 1990s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Katron been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katron since 1993 -- 14 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Katron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Katherine, Kathleen, Kathryn, Kato, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Katron's data
- Katron's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 2000s (15) -- 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 Katron
Nearby Names Like Katron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katron
Katherine Boy
1,824 births
Kathleen Boy
1,691 births
Kathryn Boy
1,092 births
Kato Boy
#2796 860 births
Kathy Boy
739 births
Compare Katron side by side: Katron vs Katherine Katron vs Kathleen Katron vs Kathryn
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, 1993–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katron: Baby Name Since 1993 - 33 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katron. 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 Katron 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.