Kathryn
Kathryn is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. 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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kathryn in their class.
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
Almost certainly the only Kathryn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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