Name Legacy

Katelyn

Recorded 1970–2025 · United States

Katelyn was most popular in 1993, when 5,975 American babies were given the name — ranking #118 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,046, with 225 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 134,206 people named Katelyn.

Most popular in1993
Rank that year#118
Births that year5,975
Total since 1880134,206

Katelyn over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Katelyn’s peak in 1993. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Irish · form of Caitlin, itself from Katherine

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org