Kathren
girl nameKathren entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2151 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2151
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3807 |
| 1920s | #3252 |
| 1930s | #3464 |
| 1940s | #2963 |
| 1950s | #2838 |
| 1960s | #3596 |
| 1970s | #5899 |
| 1980s | #6073 |
| 1990s | #7466 |
| 2000s | #9299 |
| 2010s | #15977 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Kathren are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathren alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kathren in 2025?
- Kathren is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kathren most popular?
- Kathren peaked in 1956, reaching #2151 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kathren with classmates?
- Kathren will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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