Katlyn
Katlyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katlyn is a modern American spelling variant of Caitlin, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Katherine. It experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s. Today, it remains a familiar yet less common contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
18,433 babies in the United States have been named Katlyn since 1880. It ranks #1121 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,917 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,718 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,077 |
| 2010-2019 | 624 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Katy, Lynn
Fun facts
- Katlyn emerged during the late 20th century as part of a trend replacing 'Ca-' with 'Ka-' and simplified 'ly' spellings.
- Despite its modern spelling, the name inherits centuries of history through its root name Katherine.