Girl
Cathryn
pure, clear
About Cathryn
Cathryn represents timeless elegance with its classic roots and thoughtful spelling variation.
This refined name carries echoes of literary tradition while maintaining fresh relevance for today's world.
Cathryn combines familiar comfort with distinctive character, offering the perfect balance between recognition and individuality.
The name suggests intellectual depth and quiet confidence, perhaps indicating a future filled with thoughtful achievement and meaningful contribution.
Cathryn transitions seamlessly across life stages, working equally well for a curious child, accomplished professional, or wise elder.
The name's traditional foundation provides a sense of connection to history while its spelling offers subtle uniqueness.
A girl named Cathryn might naturally develop the perceptive understanding and measured approach that her name's classic dignity suggests.
Popularity of the Name Cathryn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #931 | ||
| 1883 | #524 | ||
| 1884 | #741 | ||
| 1885 | #752 | ||
| 1887 | #873 | ||
| 1888 | #800 | ||
| 1889 | #602 | ||
| 1891 | #803 | ||
| 1892 | #581 | ||
| 1893 | #829 | ||
| 1894 | #860 | ||
| 1895 | #624 | ||
| 1896 | #554 | ||
| 1897 | #741 | ||
| 1898 | #680 | ||
| 1899 | #731 | ||
| 1900 | #924 | ||
| 1901 | #663 | ||
| 1902 | #822 | ||
| 1903 | #791 | ||
| 1904 | #856 | ||
| 1905 | #701 | ||
| 1906 | #849 | ||
| 1907 | #680 | ||
| 1908 | #593 | ||
| 1909 | #719 | ||
| 1910 | #682 | ||
| 1911 | #626 | ||
| 1912 | #641 | ||
| 1913 | #567 | ||
| 1914 | #553 | ||
| 1915 | #549 | ||
| 1916 | #619 | ||
| 1917 | #567 | ||
| 1918 | #596 | ||
| 1919 | #655 | ||
| 1920 | #665 | ||
| 1921 | #594 | ||
| 1922 | #648 | ||
| 1923 | #640 | ||
| 1924 | #644 | ||
| 1925 | #704 | ||
| 1926 | #682 | ||
| 1927 | #644 | ||
| 1928 | #800 | ||
| 1929 | #712 | ||
| 1930 | #718 | ||
| 1931 | #736 | ||
| 1932 | #765 | ||
| 1933 | #709 | ||
| 1934 | #694 | ||
| 1935 | #730 | ||
| 1936 | #780 | ||
| 1937 | #810 | ||
| 1938 | #831 | ||
| 1939 | #899 | ||
| 1940 | #787 | ||
| 1941 | #729 | ||
| 1942 | #702 | ||
| 1943 | #673 | ||
| 1944 | #674 | ||
| 1945 | #626 | ||
| 1946 | #626 | ||
| 1947 | #534 | ||
| 1948 | #500 | ||
| 1949 | #469 | ||
| 1950 | #450 | ||
| 1951 | #452 | ||
| 1952 | #455 | ||
| 1953 | #480 | ||
| 1954 | #478 | ||
| 1955 | #503 | ||
| 1956 | #484 | #255 | |
| 1957 | #550 | ||
| 1958 | #543 | ||
| 1959 | #602 | #302 | |
| 1960 | #633 | #231 | |
| 1961 | #673 | #234 | |
| 1962 | #709 | #322 | |
| 1963 | #680 | #333 | |
| 1964 | #748 | #171 | |
| 1965 | #764 | #249 | |
| 1966 | #718 | ||
| 1967 | #683 | #236 | |
| 1968 | #779 | #258 | |
| 1969 | #754 | #285 | |
| 1970 | #749 | #299 | |
| 1971 | #805 | #339 | #479 |
| 1972 | #877 | #481 | |
| 1983 | #944 | #335 | |
| 1984 | #945 | ||
| 1985 | #952 | ||
| 1986 | #981 | ||
| 1988 | #949 | ||
| 1973 | #521 | ||
| 1974 | #402 | ||
| 1981 | #547 | ||
| 1989 | #453 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Cathryn
Names Similar to Cathryn
Nicknames for Cathryn
- Cat
- Cathy
- Ryn
- Cate
- Katy