Marykathryn

“Marykathryn is a modern compound name combining Mary and Kathryn”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11812US 2023

8Births / yr

↓Falling

485All-time births

📅 Since 196100

What does Marykathryn mean and where does it come from?

Marykathryn is a modern compound name combining Mary and Kathryn. Mary has Hebrew origins (מִרְיָם), while Kathryn stems from Greek (Αικατερίνη). The name emphasizes affection and love. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Cultural significance

Marykathryn has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of english.

Peak popularity

Reached #5109 in 1994 — currently #11812 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Marykathryn?

Marykathryn works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Marykathryn Grace

How popular is Marykathryn right now?

Declining — down 9 spots — currently #11812 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1965–2023#11812 · Top 8.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11812	8	▼ down 9
2021	#11803	8	▼ down 1516 · -20% births
2015	#10287	10	▼ down 2280 · -29% births
2005	#8007	14	▼ down 2457 · -30% births
2000	#5550	20	▼ down 34 · +18% births
1995	#5516	17	▲ up 7987 · +240% births
1990	#13503	5	▼ down 3721 · -17% births
1985	#9782	6	▼ down 1224 · -14% births
1980	#8558	7	▼ down 959
1975	#7599	7	▼ down 797
1970	#6802	7	▼ down 407 · +17% births
1965	#6395	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Marykathryn

Best Year1995Rank #5516

Peak Count20

Average Rank#8801

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1965 - 202312 years

The story of Marykathryn

Marykathryn is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1961. With 485 total births recorded, Marykathryn remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6395 in 1965, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11812 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Marykathryn in 1994:

Jessica Ashley Emily Samantha Sarah

Marykathryn by decade

Marykathryn peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	11
1970s	49
1980s	100
1990s ★	156
2000s	132
2010s	37

💎Marykathryn has only 485 total recorded births since 1961 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Marykathryn?

Common

MarMaArykathryn

What names sound and feel like Marykathryn?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Marykathryn also consider these

Marryn

American · of the sea

Maralyn

American · Of the sea;

American · A modern variant

Mandalyn

American · Variant of Madeline

Madalyn

American · high tower, maid

Makalyn

American · English

Common questions about the name Marykathryn

What does the name Marykathryn mean?

Marykathryn means "English" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Marykathryn?

Marykathryn is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Marykathryn have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Marykathryn?

Marykathryn originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Marykathryn?

Marykathryn pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Marykathryn trending right now?

Marykathryn is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.