Katelynn

Katelynn 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 81 girls in the United States.

Katelynn at a glance

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

About the name Katelynn

Katelynn 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, Katelynn first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #210 in 1998, and in 2024 81 babies received the name — 30,615 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Katelynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#210 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Katelynn in 2024
81
Total since 1880
30,615

Katelynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1209 in 2004
Babies named Katelynn in 2023
4
Total since 1996
280

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Katelynn mean?

The meaning of Katelynn 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 Katelynn a boy or girl name?

Katelynn is a girl name. In 2024, 81 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Katelynn?

Katelynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Katelynn?

Katelynn first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #210 in 1998, and 81 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].