Holding steady.
Popularity of Katelinn since 1988
Babies named Katelinn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katelinn entered U.S. naming records in 1988, a relatively late appearance typical of modern invented spellings. The name reached its peak popularity in 2001, after which its usage declined and has remained stable in the 2020s. Like many respelled variants of Caitlin or Katelyn, Katelinn reflects the American preference for distinctive spellings without altering pronunciation. Though never breaking into the national top 1000, it has maintained a modest but steady presence since its debut. The name's trajectory shows no signs of a revival, remaining a low-frequency choice that appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique written form.
Katelinn is a modern American respelling of the traditional Irish name Caitlín, which is the Irish form of Catherine. The name Catherine derives from the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'. The spelling with a 'K' and double 'n' reflects Late 20th-century trends for unique spellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Katie, Linn
Sibling names for Katelinn
Names that share Katelinn's style, for a brother or sister.
