Katelin
Katelin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katelin is an English variant spelling of Caitlin, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine. It has historically been associated with the meaning of pure. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century alongside other spelling variations of Caitlin.
Popularity in the United States
8,917 babies in the United States have been named Katelin since 1880. It ranks #1768 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- OH (6 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,695 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,106 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,631 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Katey, Kateee
Fun facts
- Katelin is a modern phonetic Anglicization of the Irish name Caitlin, adapting it with the popular 'Kate' prefix.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the late 1980s and 1990s alongside alternative spellings like Katelyn and Caitlyn.