Girls name · North Carolina
Kathryn in North Carolina
Kathryn was the 646th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Kathryn that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,777 babies Kathryn.
Popularity over time
Kathryn in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 249th |
| 1926 | 63 | 136th |
| 1943 | 78 | 119th |
| 1959 | 102 | 102nd |
| 1976 | 78 | 85th |
| 1992 | 177 | 46th |
| 2009 | 63 | 155th |
| 2025 | 16 | 646th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 249th in 1910 to 646th in 2025.
The most babies named Kathryn in North Carolina in a single year was 188, in 1990. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Kathryn reached its best rank of 18th in Utah (1948). See Kathryn in every state →
How popular is Kathryn in North Carolina?
Kathryn was the 646th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 16 babies named Kathryn that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,777 babies Kathryn.
How many babies are named Kathryn in North Carolina?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Kathryn in North Carolina. The most babies named Kathryn in North Carolina in a single year was 188, in 1990.
What is the rank of Kathryn in North Carolina?
Kathryn ranked 646th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1986.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.