Kathlyn
Kathlyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kathlyn is an English variant spelling of Kathleen, which derives from the Greek name Katherine. Historically associated with the meaning 'pure', the name offers a traditional root with a slightly uncommon spelling. In the United States, it has experienced moderate usage over the decades and remains a rare alternative to Katherine or Kathleen today.
Popularity in the United States
5,156 babies in the United States have been named Kathlyn since 1880. It ranks #2414 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1976.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.4 %)
- TX (16 %)
- IL (13.7 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 76 |
| 1910-1920 | 565 |
| 1920-1930 | 512 |
| 1930-1940 | 268 |
| 1940-1950 | 728 |
| 1950-1960 | 851 |
| 1960-1970 | 382 |
| 1970-1980 | 223 |
| 1980-1990 | 382 |
| 1990-2000 | 489 |
| 2000-2010 | 383 |
| 2010-2019 | 152 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Famous people named Kathlyn
- Kathlyn Williams: Actress
Nicknames
Kathy, Katie, Kath, Lyn
Fun facts
- Kathlyn developed as an American phonetic variant blending the spelling elements of Katherine and Kathleen.
- While never as widespread as Kathleen, Kathlyn has maintained continuous usage in the U.S. since records began in 1880.