Feminine dossier · first seen 1882
Cathryn
Endangered
Down 97.8% from peak
Peak era
1956
Peak births
368
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Cathryn
How many people are named Cathryn?
An estimated 9,938 living Americans are named Cathryn.
How rare is Cathryn?
Cathryn is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.8% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Cathryn?
The median age of a living American named Cathryn is approximately 51 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 67 years old.
Is Cathryn still popular?
No. Cathryn is endangered as a baby name, down 97.8% from its 1956 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Cathryn most common?
Cathryn has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
97.8%
2025
8
All-time
16,332