Katelyn
5 countries#1076 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Katelyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
134,206 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #1076 · peaked in 1993 with 5,975 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,911 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 315 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,166 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2073 · peaked in 2004 with 263 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
406 births recorded 1991–2018 · peaked in 2005 with 31 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
339 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 2003 with 34 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
84 births recorded 2002–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2017 with 9 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Katelyn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #61 | — |
| 2007 | #75 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #80 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #90 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #103 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #106 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #132 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #143 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #172 | ↓29 |
| 2015 | #239 | ↓67 |
| 2016 | #376 | ↓137 |
| 2017 | #413 | ↓37 |
| 2018 | #503 | ↓90 |
| 2019 | #531 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #676 | ↓145 |
| 2021 | #761 | ↓85 |
| 2022 | #901 | ↓140 |
| 2023 | #850 | ↑51 |
| 2024 | #926 | ↓76 |
| 2025 | #1076 | ↓150 |
Frequently asked questions about Katelyn
Is Katelyn a popular name?
Yes — Katelyn currently ranks #1076 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Katelyn more common for boys or girls?
Katelyn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Katelyn most popular?
Katelyn peaked in 1993 in United States, with 5,975 recorded births that year.
Is Katelyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Katelyn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5413 in 1970 to #1076 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Katelyn?
At least 138,201 babies have been recorded with the name Katelyn across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Katelyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Katelyn appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Katelyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Katelyn include Kara, Ann, Nayla, Rubi.
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