Katelyn
boy nameKatelyn entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #3368 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#3368
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4467 |
| 1990s | #6312 |
| 2000s | #7972 |
| 2010s | #12212 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Katelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Katelyn alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Katelyn in 2025?
- Katelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Katelyn most popular?
- Katelyn peaked in 2004, reaching #3368 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Katelyn with classmates?
- Katelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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