Kathryn
Kathryn is a distinctive choice, ranked #3016 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kathryn in their class.
About the Name Kathryn
Kathryn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1664 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #83 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Kathryn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #717, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kathryn
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kathryn
Likely around 1 other Kathryn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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