How Many People Are Named Catelynn?

Complete statistics for the name Catelynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Catelynn
Very Rare
Greek, via Irish and Old French

Catelynn is a very rare name, with only 814 people living in the U.S. today and 1 in 405,653 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2010 with 70 births and most Catelynn's are under 30.

~814
Living in US
1 in 405,653
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure
🌐
Origin
Greek, via Irish and Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Determined Warm Loyal
4
Life Path Number

The life path number 4 is traditionally associated with stability, discipline, and hard work. People connected to this number are often seen as practical builders who value structure and reliability in everything they do.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

842
Worldwide Bearers
#1,994,417
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
814
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
814 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
680
Would be under 30 (83%)
142
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 822 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Catelynn Through the Generations

Catelynn has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 822 total births across all time but 814 living people, it shows a strong preference for the name in recent years. The peak in 2010 had 70 births, indicating a surge in popularity. Interestingly, 83% of Catelynn's are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. Despite the high birth rate in 2010, the trend is declining, suggesting a potential shift in preferences. This name stands out as a classic turned modern, capturing the hearts of parents in the last decade.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 44
California 22
Tennessee 8
New York 6
Arkansas 5
Georgia 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Catelynn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Catelynn's Greek, via Irish and Old French roots

📄 About the Name Catelynn

How Many People Have the Name Catelynn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 814 people in the United States currently share the name Catelynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 405,653 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Catelynn a Common or Rare Name?

Catelynn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Catelynn Mean?

Catelynn means "Pure" and comes from Greek, via Irish and Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Catelynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Catelynn Most Popular?

The name Catelynn reached peak popularity in 2010, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Catelynn?

Approximately 814 people named Catelynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 822. That works out to roughly 1 in 405,653 Americans.

Is Catelynn a rare name?

Catelynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 405,653 Americans has this name.

What does the name Catelynn mean?

Catelynn means "Pure" and comes from Greek, via Irish and Old French origins.

Is Catelynn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Catelynn are male and 100% are female.

When was Catelynn most popular?

Catelynn peaked in 2010 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US814
All-Time Births822
1 in X1 in 405,653
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2010
World Rank#1,994,417
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.