Bitter or beloved, and pure
A compound name combining Mary and Kathryn. Mary is of Hebrew origin, likely meaning bitter or beloved, while Kathryn is of Greek origin, meaning pure. This double-barrel name blends two of the most enduring female names in the English-speaking world.
Less common today
Marykathryn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,906 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
