Kathryn

Meaning of Kathryn

Kathryn means "pure." It comes from the Greek name Aikaterine.

Kathryn has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kathryn

Kathryn has cooled off, slipping to #729 in 2025, down from a peak of #89 in 2000.

Notable people named Kathryn

• Kathryn Hepburn
  Legendary American actress
• Kathryn Bigelow
  Academy Award-winning director
• Kathryn Joosten
  Emmy-winning actress
• Kathryn Hahn
  American actress and comedian
• Kathryn Morris
  American actress

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Questions about the name Kathryn

What does the name Kathryn mean?

Kathryn means kathryn means "pure." it comes from the greek name aikaterine, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Kathryn a boy's or a girl's name?

Kathryn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kathryn?

In 2025, Kathryn ranked #729 for girls, down from #717 the year before.

When was Kathryn most popular?

Kathryn peaked at #89 in 2000.