Katelyn

Rank 900th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Katelyn was 900th most popular baby name for girls and 1,685th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 307 babies were named Katelyn in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,989 babies in the United States were named Katelyn. Today, the average age of someone named Katelyn is around 24 to 26 years old.

The name "Katelyn" is not common today.

Nicknames for Katelyn include Kate, Katie and Kat.

Katelyn Meaning & Origin

Katelyn is a variant spelling of Caitlin, an Irish name meaning "pure," and it may evoke connotations of clarity, innocence, and grace.

The name Katelyn is described as elegant, bubbly and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Katelyn is pronounced keyt-lin in English. The name Katelyn has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Katelyn

  • The name Katelyn is often shortened to 'Kate' or 'Katie' as nicknames.

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Geography

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