Marykathryn
Every Marykathryn since 1961 — 507 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marykathryn
Marykathryn 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 1961, 507 American babies have been named Marykathryn. Its peak came in 1994, when 20 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 Marykathryn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marykathryn 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 | 6 | #14,642 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,827 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,811 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,951 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,528 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,847 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,623 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,907 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,682 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,979 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,955 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,427 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,191 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,556 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,475 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,585 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,856 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,617 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,854 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,383 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,152 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,712 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,660 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,787 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,258 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marykathryn in 2025?
Marykathryn 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 Marykathryn?
507 babies have been named Marykathryn in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marykathryn most popular?
Marykathryn peaked in 1994, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Marykathryn a boy or girl name?
Marykathryn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marykathryn rising or falling?
Marykathryn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.