Katlyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Irish name Catherine, meaning 'pure'.
Meaning of the Name Katlyn
Katlyn is a variation of Caitlin, which originated from the Irish name Catherine. It is derived from the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'. Katlyn is a modern and creative spelling that has become popular in English-speaking countries. It is often seen as a feminine and elegant name.
Popularity of the Name Katlyn
The popularity for the name Katlyn peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 1,260 births, which ranked number 457 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Katlyn had the most female births in 1995 with 1,260, which ranked number 223 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 5, which ranked number 7,906 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Katlyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 83 births to 15 births, a decline of -81.93%. Among females, Katlyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 83 births to 15 births, a decline of -81.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Katlyn
- 20 Year Trend of Katlyn: -97.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Katlyn: -81.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Katlyn: -81.93%
Popularity of Katlyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Katlyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Katlyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Katlyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Katlyn
- Total Births of Katlyn: 13 (-15.72%)
- Female Births of Katlyn: 13 (-15.72%)
Given the downward trend of Katlyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.72% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Katlyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -15.72%.