Kathren
Kathren is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,119 in the US, popular nicknames include Kat, Kay, and Katie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kathren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 721 babies have been named Kathren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathren is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,119 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,119
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Kathren
Kathren is a girl name .
Kathren is currently ranked #38,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathren include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathren include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis