Kathlyn

Kathlyn 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 63 girls in the United States.

Kathlyn at a glance

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

About the name Kathlyn

Kathlyn 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, Kathlyn first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #559 in 1914, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 5,128 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kathlyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#559 in 1914
Peak year
1951
Babies named Kathlyn in 2024
63
Total since 1880
5,128

Kathlyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3197 in 2004
Babies named Kathlyn in 2004
5
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kathlyn mean?

The meaning of Kathlyn 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 Kathlyn a boy or girl name?

Kathlyn is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kathlyn?

Kathlyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kathlyn?

Kathlyn first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #559 in 1914, and 63 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].