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Katilin

KAT-lin · An invented variant of Caitlin (Irish) or Kaitlyn, likely blending popular -lin suffix sounds; no independent meaning.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Katilin since 1986

Babies named Katilin per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181990200020102020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s29
1990s105
2000s21
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Katilin is a modern American respelling of Caitlin, which itself is the Irish form of Catherine. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986 and saw its peak usage in 1995 with an estimated 1 in every 5000 baby girls receiving the name. Since then, its popularity has stabilized at lower levels, reflecting a broader trend of unique spellings for classic names. The name is predominantly used for girls and has no strong association with any particular state or region.

Katilin is a modern American respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend for distinctive spellings of traditional names, peaking in popularity in 1995.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kat, Katie, Katy

Variants: Caitlin, Kaitlyn, Katelyn, Katelin

Sibling names for Katilin

Names that share Katilin's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Katilin mean?
Katilin is a modern spelling variant of Caitlin, which itself derives from Catherine, meaning 'pure' in Greek. As a respelling, it carries the same inferred meaning but has no separate traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Katilin currently?
The name Katilin has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 in recent years; its peak popularity was in 1995, though it remains in occasional use.
Is Katilin a girl name?
Yes, Katilin is almost exclusively used as a girl name.