Cathryn

Cathryn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 17 girls in the United States.

Cathryn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cathryn

Cathryn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cathryn first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #451 in 1950, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 16,322 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cathryn in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#451 in 1950
Peak year
1956
Babies named Cathryn in 2024
17
Total since 1880
16,322

Cathryn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1195 in 2000
Babies named Cathryn in 2017
3
Total since 1996
167

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cathryn mean?

The meaning of Cathryn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cathryn a boy or girl name?

Cathryn is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cathryn?

Cathryn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cathryn?

Cathryn first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #451 in 1950, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].