Catelyn
Catelyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Catelyn is a modern English spelling variant of Caitlin, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Katherine. It gained widespread cultural recognition through literature and television in the 21st century. In the United States, it is a moderately used female name.
Popularity in the United States
2,294 babies in the United States have been named Catelyn since 1880. It ranks #3677 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.2 %)
- TX (28 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- IL (5 %)
- TN (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 663 |
| 2000-2010 | 918 |
| 2010-2019 | 501 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Catelyn
- Catelyn Stark: Fictional character
Nicknames
Cate, Catey, Catie, Cat
Fun facts
- The name received a major boost in international awareness via the character Catelyn Stark in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
- Catelyn is an anglicized variation of the Irish name Caitlín, adapted to highlight the popular nickname Cate.