Kathryn

Pronunciation: [ k-ATHR-ihn ]

Boy Name #19,926 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kathryn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ATHR-ihn.

Parents who love the name Kathryn often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,926
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie Kathie

Also a Girl Name

Kathryn is also used as a girl name, ranked #716.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathryn

Is Kathryn a boy or girl name?

Kathryn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19926. As a girl name, it is ranked #716. Kathryn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kathryn?

Kathryn is pronounced k-ATHR-ihn.

How popular is the name Kathryn?

Kathryn is currently ranked #19926 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kathryn?

Common nicknames for Kathryn include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie.

Is Kathryn a common or rare name?

Kathryn is an uncommon name, ranked #19926 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.