Kathelyn
girl nameKathelyn entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #5060 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1983–2025
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rank today
#5060
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8581 |
| 1990s | #9845 |
| 2000s | #12144 |
| 2010s | #13675 |
| 2020s | #13477 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kathelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kathelyn 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 Kathelyn in 2025?
- Kathelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kathelyn most popular?
- Kathelyn peaked in 1990, reaching #5060 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kathelyn with classmates?
- Kathelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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