Kathrin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kathrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,064 babies have been named Kathrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,618 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,618
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kathrin
Kathrin is a girl name .
Kathrin is currently ranked #48,618 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathrin include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Rin, Riny, Rinie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathrin 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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