UK girl's name
Katryn
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Katryn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Katryn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2007. 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.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Katryn. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Katryn ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Katryn.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Katryn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Katryn mean?
The given name Katryn has its origins in the Greek name Aikaterine, which was derived from the Greek words katharos, meaning "pure," and eirenikos, meaning "peaceful." This name was later Latinized to Catherina and entered various European languages with different spellings, including Katharine, Katherine, and Katryn.
The earliest known record of the name Katryn dates back to the 12th century, when it was used in England and other parts of the British Isles. During this period, the name gained popularity among the nobility and was often associated with royalty and nobility.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Katryn was Katryn of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. Born in 1485, she was a Spanish princess who married Henry VIII in 1509 and was later divorced by the king in 1533, leading to the English Reformation.
Another notable figure was Katryn Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, who was executed in 1542 for allegedly committing adultery. She was born around 1523 and became queen at a young age, but her reign was short-lived due to her tragic fate.
In literature, Katryn Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was a significant figure known for her intelligence and interest in promoting education. Born around 1512, she survived her husband and later married Thomas Seymour, but passed away in 1548 after giving birth.
In the world of saints, St. Katryn of Siena, born in 1347, was a celebrated Dominican tertiary and mystic who played an influential role in the return of the papacy from Avignon to Rome. She was canonized in 1461 and is recognized as one of the patron saints of Italy.
Another notable figure was Katryn the Great, the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. Born in 1729, she was a German princess who became one of the most influential and powerful rulers of Russia, renowned for her expansionist policies and cultural achievements.
Across various cultures and time periods, the name Katryn has maintained a strong presence and association with notable figures, reflecting its historical significance and enduring popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Katryn over time
The chart below shows babies named Katryn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Katryn, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katryn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Katryn 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 | #4600 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2738 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Katryn
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- 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
Katryn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Katryn in the UK right now?
In 2007, Katryn was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Katryn most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Katryn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Katryn?
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure.".
How many people are called Katryn in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Katryn across the 3 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.