Katelynn
Girl name · Celtic · English · Gaelic · Irish
Meaningpure · English form of Katherine
- US rank
- #2,719
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #210 in 1998
63 babies were named Katelynn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,251 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Katelynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Katelynn, 63 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Katelynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKatelynn first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #210. Today it's #2,719, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKatelynn was 19× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,308 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,510.
- TrendKatelynn has slipped 1,251 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,719. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKatelynn is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #811. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningKatelynn is an English form of Katherine, which means “pure”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Gaelic roots.
About the name Katelynn
Katelynn is a girl name of Celtic, English and Gaelic origin meaning “pure”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Katelynn for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 47 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #210 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,719, with 63 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| 1980s | 91 | 10,930 girls |
| 1990s | 632 | 1,583 girls |
| 2000s | 661 | 1,513 girls |
| 2010s | 285 | 3,515 girls |
| 2020s | 55 | 18,259 girls |
Other spellings of Katelynn
More Celtic girl names
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Questions about the name Katelynn
What does the name Katelynn mean?
Katelynn means “pure” in English, as a form of Katherine.
What is the origin of the name Katelynn?
Katelynn has Celtic, English, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Katelynn a boy or girl name?
Katelynn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Katelynn?
Katelynn ranked #2,719 for US girls in 2025, given to 63 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#210).