Holding steady.
Popularity of Katlynne since 1988
Babies named Katlynne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katlynne is a modern, creative spelling of the classic name Caitlin, which itself is the Irish form of Katherine. First recorded in the United States in 1988, the name saw its peak popularity in 1994, reflecting the broader trend of inventive '-lynne' suffix names that gained traction in the 1990s. While it has never entered the top ranks, Katlynne maintains a steady, if uncommon, presence in U.S. birth records. Its trajectory is stable, and it has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its use is scattered. The name remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Katlynne is a modern respelling of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of the Latin name Catharina, derived from the Greek Aikaterine. The name has long been associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure'. The Irish adaptation Caitlín became popular in the 20th century, and creative spellings like Katlynne emerged in the United States starting in the late 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Katy, Lynne
Sibling names for Katlynne
Names that share Katlynne's style, for a brother or sister.
