Katelynn
Katelynn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katelynn is a modern American spelling variant of Caitlin, which derives from the Anglo-Norman Caitlín and ultimately traces back to the Greek name Katherine. It combines the traditional root with a popular '-lynn' suffix phonetic structure. In the United States, it gained significant popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
30,680 babies in the United States have been named Katelynn since 1880. It ranks #820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1570.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,624 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,306 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,199 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,013 |
| 2020-2029 | 533 |
Famous people named Katelynn
- Katelynn Phelan: Boxer, Athlete
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Katy, Lynn
Fun facts
- Katelynn is an elaborated modern spelling created by pairing Kate with the popular suffix -lynn.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s alongside other Caitlin variants.