Katelyn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAYT-lin · 2 syllables
A given name from Irish, variant of Caitlin.
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAYT-lin
- US babies a year
- about 302 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Katelyn?
About 302 US babies a year were named Katelyn in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Katelyn?
Half of US adults named Katelyn are older than 29; most are between 19 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Katelyn
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Katelyn
How do you pronounce Katelyn?
Katelyn is pronounced KAYT-lin.
How popular is the name Katelyn?
About 302 US babies a year were named Katelyn in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Katelyn?
Half of US adults named Katelyn are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 39.