Katelyn
k(a)-tel-yn,
kat(e)-lyn
US Popularity:1689
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Pure
Add "Kate" to "Lyn," and you get Katelyn, another modern variation of the classic Caitlin, a pretty Irish name that comes from the Celtic Catherine, which itself is from the Greek Aikaterine. However you choose to spell it—other variants include Katelynn, Kaitlynn and Kaitlen—the name's meaning translates to "pure." No surprise then that St. Caitlin was associated with courage and purity. While Kaitlyn wins the top spot among spelling preferences, Katelyn isn't too far behind.
Katelyn Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Katelyn is currently #1615 on The Bump
Girl:Katelyn is currently #720 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Katelyn is currently #1689 in U.S. births
Girl:Katelyn is currently #654 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1689
in 2022
- 250
from 2021
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