Kathern
girl nameKathern entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #778 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#778
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #876 |
| 1890s | #1219 |
| 1900s | #1411 |
| 1910s | #1402 |
| 1920s | #1218 |
| 1930s | #1040 |
| 1940s | #1159 |
| 1950s | #1176 |
| 1960s | #2019 |
| 1970s | #3302 |
| 1980s | #5133 |
| 1990s | #8049 |
| 2000s | #15701 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Kathern are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathern alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kathern in 2025?
- Kathern is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kathern most popular?
- Kathern peaked in 1886, reaching #778 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kathern with classmates?
- Kathern will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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