Holding steady.
Popularity of Katelan since 1984
Babies named Katelan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katelan is a rare modern respelling of the Irish classic Caitlin. It first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1984, during the peak years of the 'Katelyn' variation explosion. The name saw its highest usage in 1989, but even then it never approached the top ranks. Since the 1980s, Katelan has remained stable in its very low frequency, reflecting a parent's deliberate choice for a distinctive spelling of a familiar name. Unlike the top states that drive the popularity of mainstream spellings, Katelan shows no concentration in any particular region.
Katelan is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which itself is of uncertain but long-debated origin. The Gaelic version Caitlín was introduced to Ireland via Anglo-Norman influence. The spelling Katelan emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kate, Katie, Laney
Sibling names for Katelan
Names that share Katelan's style, for a brother or sister.
