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Why parents love Kathryn- Kathryn Hahn is one of Hollywood's most versatile actresses.
- Captain Janeway was the first female starship captain.
- Seven letters with a strong, pure sound: KATH-rin.
- The YN-ending modernises the classic Katherine.
- Kate and Kathy are both proven nicknames.
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The vibe of Kathryn
pureHahnJanewayVoyagerYN-endingstarship captainAgathamodernised
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Origin & history of Kathryn
Greek katharos (pure)
→ Katherine
→ YN-variant Kathryn
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Greek roots
Kathryn is the YN-ending variant of Katherine meaning pure. Kathryn Hahn is one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses (Agatha All Along, WandaVision). Star Trek: Voyager's Captain Kathryn Janeway was the first female starship captain in the franchise.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: YN-ending variant used for centuries; Kathryn Hahn (born 1973).
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Today
Kathryn remains a beloved choice, ranking #524 in the US. 456,128 babies have been named Kathryn since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kathryn?
1952
peak year
The name Kathryn reached its peak in 1952, with 8,504 registrations (ranked #48). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #524 today, averaging about 632 new babies per year. Kathryn has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 456,128 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,504
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #48)
(ranked #48)
632
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
6,320
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
456,128
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Kathryn7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Kathryn's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — pure achievement. People named Kathryn tend to be pure, commanding, and gifted at being the first woman to captain anything.
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First to captain✦
Pure commander◈
Hahn-level versatility◎
Janeway-level authority♡
YN-modernised classicK2
A1
T2
H8
R9
Y7
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Kathryn🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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