Kathryn
Pronunciation: [ k-ATHR-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kathryn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 772 babies have been named Kathryn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathryn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,926 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,926
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kathryn
Kathryn is a boy name .
Is Kathryn a boy or girl name? Kathryn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,926 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #716. Kathryn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kathryn is currently ranked #19,926 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathryn include Kat, Kath, Kathy, Kathie, Ryn, Ryny, Rynie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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