Girl
Katelyn
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About Katelyn
Few names achieve the perfect balance between familiarity and individuality quite like Katelyn. This contemporary spelling variation brings fresh energy to a beloved classic, offering recognition without being overly common in recent years. The name's three-syllable cadence provides a pleasing rhythm that parents often find themselves saying aloud just to enjoy its sound.
Katelyn works beautifully for active, energetic personalities, with its bright vowel sounds suggesting optimism and approachability. The name has demonstrated remarkable staying power, remaining relevant across decades while avoiding trendy pitfalls that quickly date other options.
Numerous nickname possibilities emerge naturally, from Kate to Katie to Lyn, giving your daughter agency over her identity as she grows. Katelyn pairs effortlessly with virtually any middle name choice, whether traditional, modern, or culturally specific.
Popularity of the Name Katelyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #965 | ||||
| 1982 | #718 | ||||
| 1983 | #472 | ||||
| 1984 | #332 | ||||
| 1985 | #191 | ||||
| 1986 | #149 | ||||
| 1987 | #127 | ||||
| 1988 | #84 | ||||
| 1989 | #76 | #543 | |||
| 1990 | #75 | ||||
| 1991 | #75 | #351 | #61 | ||
| 1992 | #65 | #412 | #372 | #62 | |
| 1993 | #54 | #179 | #482 | #59 | |
| 1994 | #58 | #288 | #339 | #74 | |
| 1995 | #59 | #194 | #254 | #85 | |
| 1996 | #64 | #160 | #222 | #84 | |
| 1997 | #63 | #541 | #159 | #215 | #89 |
| 1998 | #58 | #399 | #118 | #126 | #93 |
| 1999 | #55 | #308 | #95 | #82 | #95 |
| 2000 | #54 | #259 | #89 | #46 | #79 |
| 2001 | #52 | #223 | #74 | #53 | #74 |
| 2002 | #53 | #224 | #82 | #52 | #105 |
| 2003 | #58 | #198 | #114 | #35 | #94 |
| 2004 | #59 | #176 | #120 | #37 | #93 |
| 2005 | #59 | #190 | #94 | #41 | #85 |
| 2006 | #61 | #225 | #111 | #43 | #88 |
| 2007 | #75 | #230 | #145 | #47 | #102 |
| 2008 | #80 | #232 | #117 | #56 | #108 |
| 2009 | #90 | #240 | #89 | #57 | #106 |
| 2010 | #103 | #240 | #91 | #68 | #115 |
| 2011 | #106 | #288 | #190 | #78 | #137 |
| 2012 | #132 | #357 | #144 | #92 | #147 |
| 2013 | #143 | #381 | #211 | #87 | #163 |
| 2014 | #172 | #399 | #188 | #126 | #192 |
| 2015 | #239 | #574 | #274 | #123 | #198 |
| 2016 | #376 | #659 | #341 | #160 | #324 |
| 2017 | #414 | #731 | #226 | #419 | |
| 2018 | #503 | #782 | #376 | #185 | #390 |
| 2019 | #531 | #853 | #207 | #447 | |
| 2020 | #677 | #298 | #512 | ||
| 2021 | #761 | #310 | #566 | ||
| 2022 | #901 | #280 | #683 | ||
| 2023 | #851 | #288 | #818 | ||
| 2024 | #926 | #230 | |||
| 2025 | #286 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Katelyn
Names Similar to Katelyn
Nicknames for Katelyn
- Kate
- Katie
- Kat
- Katy
- Lynn
Famous People Named Katelyn
| Katelyn Ohashi | American gymnast and viral sensation |
| Katelyn Tarver | American singer-songwriter and actress |
| Katelyn Tuohy | American track and field athlete |
| Katelyn Nacon | American actress and musician |
| Katelyn Faber | The woman who accused basketball player Kobe Bryant of sexual assault |
| Katelyn Pippy | American actress |
| Katelyn Epperly | American singer-songwriter and American Idol contestant |
| Katelyn Clampett | American singer-songwriter and American Idol contestant |
| Katelyn Sander | Canadian television personality and chef |
| Katelyn Runck | American fitness model and social media influencer |
Characters Named Katelyn
| Katelyn Stark | A character from the "Game of Thrones" series |
| Katelyn Woods | A character from the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Katelyn "Katie" Holt | A character from the animated series "Voltron - Legendary Defender" |
| Katelyn Cooper | A character from the TV show "Young Sheldon" |
| Katelyn MacMullen | A character from the novel "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon |
| Katelyn Ryan | A character from the film "The Chronicles of Riddick" |
| Katelyn Morgan | A character from the novel "The Deep End of the Ocean" by Jacquelyn Mitchard |
| Katelyn Wilson | A character from the TV show "CSI - NY" |
| Katelyn Whiting | A character from the novel "A Kiss Remembered" by Sandra Brown |
| Katelyn Taylor | A character from the film "Zapped" |