girl's name
Katharyn
KATH-rin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,622
Katharyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Katharyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 166 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 257 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Katharyn?
In 2011, Katharyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Katharyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Katharyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Katharyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Katharyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Katharyn
- English KATH-rin
Sibling Names for Katharyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Katharyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Katharyn
How popular is the name Katharyn?
In 2011, Katharyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Katharyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Katharyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Katharyn?
Katharyn has 2 syllables.
When was Katharyn most popular?
Katharyn peaked in 1987, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.