Katelynn

Katelynn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Katelynn

  • A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.

How popular is Katelynn?

63U.S. babies in 2025
#210peak rank (1998)
30,691babies since 1880

Since 1880, 30,680 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Katelynn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #210 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #7448 in 1989. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,457 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Katelynn FAQ

What does the name Katelynn mean?

A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.

What is the origin of the name Katelynn?

Katelynn is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Katelynn?

Since 1880, 30,680 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Katelynn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #210 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #7448 in 1989. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Katelynn a boy or girl name?

Katelynn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 30,680 girls and 11 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.