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Katheryn

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Pronounced KATH-ə-rin /ˈkæθ.ə.rɪn/High

Meaning: Pure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'High

In 30 seconds: Katherine with a Tudor-flavored y: the eternal 'pure' classic in one of its oldest alternate dresses. Henry VIII's court spelled it this way more than once.
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Origin HighGreek, English
MeaningPure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'
U.S. rank (2025)#3428 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Katheryn is a long-attested spelling of Katherine, the name of the great Alexandrian saint whose Greek original, Aikaterine, became linked to katharos, 'pure' — an association that fixed the meaning for centuries. The y-form appears throughout Tudor records, including for Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen.

In modern America the spelling reads both antique and individual; actress Katheryn Winnick of Vikings is its best-known current bearer. It remains a rare variant of one of the most enduring names in the Western world.

Did you know? Three of Henry VIII's six wives were Katherines — and Tudor documents spell them Katherine, Katheryn, and Kateryn almost interchangeably.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Katherine — etymology

Variations

KatherineKathrynCatherine

Nicknames

KateKathyKat

Famous Bearers

  • ★Katheryn Winnick (1977–present)
    Canadian actress known for playing Lagertha in Vikings.

If you like Katheryn…

Katherine— the standard spelling of the same classic
Kathryn— the streamlined sister form
Catherine— the French-leaning C-spelling
Kaitlyn— the Irish-derived descendant of the same root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katheryn mean?

Katheryn is a spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Katheryn?

It's said KATH-ə-rin /ˈkæθ.ə.rɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katheryn a boy or girl name?

Katheryn is a girl's name.

How popular is Katheryn?

Katheryn is a rare spelling today; Katherine and Kathryn remain the familiar forms.

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