Kathryne
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kathryne is a Greek name meaning “pure”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.88% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kathryne
Kathryne is a beautiful name of Greek origin, meaning 'pure.' It is a variant of the classic name Catherine, which comes from the ancient Greek name Aikaterine. While its exact etymology is debated, it is widely associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure.' The name gained immense popularity through Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a revered early Christian martyr, and has been a royal favorite across Europe for centuries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kathryne
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kathryne is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kathryne
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kathryne is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 1.51M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 9.70M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 330K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 15.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kathryne was last recorded at #4,993 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2022) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #558 in 1949. Its lowest recorded position was #11,205 in 2007. Over the last 15 years (2007–2022) the name rose 6212 places (from #11,205 to #4,993).
Name StyleMethodology
Kathryne is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1990, has fallen to only 0.53% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Kathryne
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- K — Girl Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kathryne is a two-syllable name with a primary-neutral stress, resulting in a firm and Elegant & Timeless phonetic profile. The ending vowel-less syllable provides a sharp, traditional finish. Its association with Saint Catherine of Alexandria ensures its place within European royal and religious history.
Middle Names For Kathryne
Middle names used with KathryneMethodology
Kathryne is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Kathryne Elizabeth · Kathryne Ann · Kathryne Louise · Kathryne Mary · Kathryne LynneView all 62 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for KathryneMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kathryne is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Kathryne Moore · Kathryne Mills · Kathryne Marsh · Kathryne Marks · Kathryne Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kathryne
Sound Like Kathryne Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Catherine · Katherine · Kathryn · View all 54 names
Spelled Like Kathryne Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Katheryne · Kathrynne · Kathlyne · View all 27 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Karen · Kimberly · Carol · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kathryne Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Darlene · Arlene · Marlene · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Kathryne in ASL
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