Katelyn: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ka-hte-hle-e-n
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Pure

Katelyn is a modern variation of the classic name Caitlin, which is an Irish form of Katherine. The name has its origins in the Celtic "Catherine" and the Greek "Aikaterine". There are various spelling options for Katelyn, such as Katelynn, Kaitlynn, and Kaitlen. The meaning of Katelyn translates to "pure". The name is associated with courage and purity, and St. Caitlin is connected to these qualities. Katelyn was first reported as a popular baby name in the United States in the 1980s.

Katelyn Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Katelyn is currently #411 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Katelyn is currently #219 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Katelyn is currently #407 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Katelyn is currently #219 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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