Holding steady.
Popularity of Catlynn since 1989
Babies named Catlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Catlynn is a modern respelling of the classic Caitlin, a name that has long been popular in Ireland and the United States. This particular spelling first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, reflecting a broader trend toward creative phonetic spelling in the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1998, but even then it remained rare. The name has shown a stable trajectory over time, with no significant rise or fall in recent decades. Like other variants of Caitlin, Catlynn draws on the enduring appeal of the root name Catherine, whose meaning of 'pure' has been cherished across cultures.
Catlynn is a phonetic respelling of Caitlin, itself the Irish form of Catherine. The name Catherine ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine', whose meaning is uncertain but has long been associated with the Greek 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. This spelling emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique or personalized spellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cat, Catie, Lynn
Sibling names for Catlynn
Names that share Catlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
