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How Many People Are Named Kathryn?
Estimated people named Kathryn living in the U.S. today
299,626
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 456,128
- Peak year: 1952 (8,517 births)
- Estimated living today: 299,626
Kathryn by age group — who carries the name today?
Kathryn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Kathryn
Kathryn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 456,128 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 299,626 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,141 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Kathryns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Kathryn in the US?
An estimated 299,626 people named Kathryn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Kathryn uncommon — about 1 in 1,141 Americans.
Is Kathryn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Kathryn is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Kathryn most popular?
Kathryn peaked in 1952, when 8,517 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Kathryn?
Kathryn ranks #167 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).