Kathlyn
4 countries#4758 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kathlyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,156 births recorded 1897–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 1951 with 125 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
144 births recorded 1978–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 1999 with 10 births
Most common in: Var
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 births recorded 1986–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8 births recorded 1998–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1986–1986 · peaked in 1986 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kathlyn’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3669 | — |
| 2007 | #4380 | ↓711 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓1575 |
| 2009 | #4677 | ↑1278 |
| 2010 | #7880 | ↓3203 |
| 2011 | #6335 | ↑1545 |
| 2012 | #7804 | ↓1469 |
| 2013 | #6462 | ↑1342 |
| 2014 | #8966 | ↓2504 |
| 2015 | #5833 | ↑3133 |
| 2016 | #8393 | ↓2560 |
| 2017 | #8776 | ↓383 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↑630 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↓966 |
| 2020 | #10250 | ↓1138 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↑688 |
| 2022 | #13592 | ↓4030 |
| 2023 | #10312 | ↑3280 |
| 2024 | #2722 | ↑7590 |
| 2025 | #4758 | ↓2036 |
Frequently asked questions about Kathlyn
Is Kathlyn a popular name?
Yes — Kathlyn currently ranks #4758 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kathlyn more common for boys or girls?
Kathlyn is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kathlyn most popular?
Kathlyn peaked in 1951 in United States, with 125 recorded births that year.
Is Kathlyn rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kathlyn’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1555 in 1897 to #4758 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kathlyn?
At least 5,311 babies have been recorded with the name Kathlyn across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kathlyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kathlyn appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kathlyn?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kathlyn include Katalaya, Keturah.
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