How Many People Are Named Katelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Katelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katelyn is a modern name with a classic feel. Over 132,000 people in the US carry this name, and it's so unique that only 1 in 2,498 Americans shares it. It peaked in 1993 with nearly 6,000 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 7 is traditionally linked to introspection, wisdom, and a deep search for truth. People connected to 7 are often seen as thoughtful and a little mysterious, drawn to understanding the world beneath the surface.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 133,974 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katelyn Through the Generations
Katelyn has a rich history in the US, first appearing in the top 10 names list 12 years ago. While it was once a popular choice, the number of births has declined since its peak in 1993. Currently, there are 132,126 people named Katelyn in the US, which is significantly lower than the 133,974 total births recorded. This gap highlights the name's decline in popularity. The age distribution shows that 61% of Katelyns are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. Interestingly, there are no Katelyns over 60, indicating a relatively recent surge in its usage. Despite the name's rarity, it remains predominantly female, with a clear generational divide.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katelyn's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Katelyn
How Many People Have the Name Katelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132,126 people in the United States currently share the name Katelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,498 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Katelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Katelyn is classified as 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 Katelyn Mean?
Katelyn means "Pure, unsullied, clear" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katelyn Most Popular?
The name Katelyn reached peak popularity in 1993, with 5,975 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 Katelyn?
Approximately 132,126 people named Katelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 133,974. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,498 Americans.
Is Katelyn a rare name?
Katelyn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,498 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katelyn mean?
Katelyn means "Pure, unsullied, clear" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Katelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Katelyn most popular?
Katelyn peaked in 1993 with 5,975 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.