Katelyn Name Origin
/KATE-lynn/-
American (Caucasian) 60%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Katelyn
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Katelyn is a modern variation of Caitlin, which is derived from the Irish name Caitlín, a diminutive of Catherine, meaning 'pure'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Katelyn each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).