Cathlyn
girl nameCathlyn entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2516 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2516
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4967 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #3481 |
| 1960s | #6034 |
| 1970s | #7051 |
| 1980s | #8623 |
| 1990s | #11547 |
| 2000s | #13855 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
| 2020s | #8443 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cathlyn has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Cathlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cathlyn alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cathlyn in 2025?
- Cathlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cathlyn most popular?
- Cathlyn peaked in 1953, reaching #2516 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cathlyn with classmates?
- Cathlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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