Katelyn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Slim
Background: The name Katelyn is a modern variant of the name Catherine, which has roots in the Irish form Caitlín. The name Caitlín itself originates from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is likely derived from the Greek word 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.' Additionally, it carries the connotation of being 'slender' or 'slim,' further enhancing its meaning.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#299
Total births
133,974
Most popular decade
1990s
(158,589 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-759 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1970
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1986
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #4,130
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 28
- Peak rank
- #3,367
- Most recent year
- 2013
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,135
Female
- First year
- 1970
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #5,413
- Peak year
- 1993
- Peak year births
- 5,975
- Peak rank
- #54
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 283
- Recent rank
- #931
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).