Katelyn
k(a)-tel-yn,
kat(e)-lyn
US Popularity:1636
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 #1895 on The Bump
Girl:Katelyn is currently #1315 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Katelyn is currently #1636 in U.S. births
Girl:Katelyn is currently #852 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#852
in 2023
+ 49
from 2022
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