Katelyn

Katelyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 283 girls in the United States.

Katelyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Katelyn

Katelyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Katelyn first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 2001, and in 2024 283 babies received the name — 133,817 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Katelyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#52 in 2001
Peak year
1993
Babies named Katelyn in 2024
283
Total since 1880
133,817

Katelyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#185 in 2004
Babies named Katelyn in 2025
12
Total since 1996
3,221

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Katelyn mean?

The meaning of Katelyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Katelyn a boy or girl name?

Katelyn is a girl name. In 2024, 283 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Katelyn?

Katelyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Katelyn?

Katelyn first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 2001, and 283 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].