Kathrin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

–

among girls

Babies in 2025

named Kathrin

How common

–

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1990

36 babies

All-time total

1,214

#6,564 all-time among girls

First recorded

1914

in Social Security records

Kathrin popularity over time

1,214 babies have been named Kathrin since 1914, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	25	3	–	#3,398
1920s	27	3	+8%	#4,559
1930s	18	2	-33%	#3,286
1940s	80	8	+344%	#2,398
1950s	184	18	+130%	#1,998
1960s	165	17	-10%	#2,684
1970s	175	18	+6%	#3,157
1980s	202	20	+15%	#3,432
1990s	206	21	+2%	#3,113
2000s	105	11	-49%	#6,985
2010s	22	2	-79%	#10,776
2020s (to 2025)	5	1	-62%	#16,449

The story of Kathrin

Kathrin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1914, 1,214 American babies have been named Kathrin. Its peak came in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kathrin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Kathrin?

The median living Kathrin is about 46 years old; half are between 33 and 62. An estimated 1,100 people named Kathrin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Kathrin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	5	#16,449
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	–	–
2013	6	#15,570
2012	–	–
2011	10	#10,776
2010	6	#15,966
2009	9	#11,947
2008	8	#13,190
2007	13	#9,279
2006	10	#11,018
2005	8	#12,408
2004	12	#8,976
2003	13	#8,244
2002	12	#8,544
2001	5	#16,616
2000	15	#6,985
1995	16	#5,818
1990	36	#3,113
1985	21	#3,915
1980	22	#3,666
1975	18	#3,689
1970	21	#3,157
1965	20	#2,783
1960	21	#2,684
1955	18	#2,675
1950	11	#3,321
1945	13	#2,533
1940	–	–
1935	5	#4,551
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	7	#3,618
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Kathrin

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Kathrin Boron German rower b. 1969 · Contemporary
2 Kathrin Zettel Austrian alpine skier b. 1986 · Contemporary
3 Kathrin Schmidt German poet and novelist b. 1958 · Contemporary
4 Kathrin Hölzl German alpine skier b. 1984 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kathrin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Kathrin?

The median living Kathrin is about 46 years old. Half of all living Kathrins are between 33 and 62 years old.

How many people named Kathrin are alive today?

An estimated 1,100 people named Kathrin are alive in the United States, based on 1,214 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Kathrin mean?

Spelling variant of Kathryn.

How popular is the name Kathrin in 2025?

Kathrin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Kathrin?

1,214 babies have been named Kathrin in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kathrin most popular?

Kathrin peaked in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name.

Is Kathrin a boy or girl name?

Kathrin is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kathrin rising or falling?

Kathrin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Kathrin?

Well-known people named Kathrin include Kathrin Boron (athlete), Kathrin Zettel (skier), Kathrin Schmidt (writer).

Names like Kathrin

Names that sound and feel close to Kathrin: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

Compare Kathrin with similar names → More names starting with K →