UK girl's name
Katharyn
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure", "chaste", or "virginal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Katharyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Katharyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Katharyn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Katharyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Katharyn ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Katharyn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Katharyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Katharyn mean?
The name Katharyn is derived from the Greek name Katharina, which means "pure" or "clear." It has its roots in the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clean." The name Katharina was popular among early Christians, who associated it with spiritual purity and virtue.
Katharyn is an English variation of the name Katharina, which emerged during the Middle Ages. It was commonly used in England and other parts of the British Isles, often spelled as "Catheryn" or "Katheryn." The name gained popularity due to the influence of the Catholic Church and the veneration of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Katharyn can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Katerina," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Katharyn or its variants. One such figure was Katharyn Parr (1512-1548), who was the sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. She was a prominent figure during the English Reformation and played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the time.
Another notable Katharyn was Katharyn Kuhlman (1907-1976), an American evangelist and faith healer who gained widespread recognition for her healing crusades in the mid-20th century. Her ministry attracted millions of followers and influenced the Charismatic Christian movement.
In the literary world, Katharyn Forrester Arlinghaus (1929-2022) was an American writer and poet who authored several collections of poetry and received numerous awards for her work, including the Oregon Book Award for Poetry.
Katharyn Howard (c. 1523-1542) was another prominent figure in English history. She was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII and was executed for adultery and treason after a brief marriage to the King.
Katharyn Bigelow (born in 1951) is a contemporary American film director and producer, known for her critically acclaimed films such as "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty." She became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Katharyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Katharyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Katharyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Katharyn in the UK right now?
In 2000, Katharyn was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Katharyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Katharyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Katharyn?
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pure", "chaste", or "virginal".
How many people are called Katharyn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Katharyn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.