Katelyn
Katelyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katelyn is a modern American Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Caitlín, which derives from the Anglo-Norman Katherine. Etymologically rooted in the Greek Aikaterine, it is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'pure'. It experienced widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
134,049 babies in the United States have been named Katelyn since 1880. It ranks #300 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #812.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- TX (7 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- NY (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 | 183 |
| 1980-1990 | 14,775 |
| 1990-2000 | 52,811 |
| 2000-2010 | 47,840 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,509 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,931 |
Famous people named Katelyn
- Katelyn Nacon: Actress
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Katey, Katy
Fun facts
- Katelyn is a modernized phonetic spelling of Caitlín, which was introduced to Ireland via Anglo-Norman settlers.
- The name gained immense traction in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s as modern 'Kate' variants flourished.