Katlynn
Katlynn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katlynn is a modern American spelling variant of Caitlin, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Katherine. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar phonetic variations like Katelyn. Though usage has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a recognized modern classic.
Popularity in the United States
3,975 babies in the United States have been named Katlynn since 1880. It ranks #2798 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 217 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,075 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,413 |
| 2010-2019 | 254 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Lynn, Kat
Fun facts
- Katlynn emerged during the late 1980s and 1990s trend of adapting traditional names like Caitlin into phonetic spellings.
- Despite its modern spelling, the name traces its ultimate lineage back to the ancient Greek name Aikaterine.