How Many People Are Named Katelynn?
Complete statistics for the name Katelynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katelynn is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 10,910 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 30,248 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with 71% of those named Katelynn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 30,626 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katelynn Through the Generations
Katelynn peaked in popularity in 1998 with 1,457 births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Katelynn is 24, indicating a younger demographic. The majority of people named Katelynn are under 30, with 21,787 individuals falling into this category, while 8,839 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katelynn's English roots
📄 About the Name Katelynn
How Many People Have the Name Katelynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30,248 people in the United States currently share the name Katelynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,910 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katelynn a Common or Rare Name?
Katelynn 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katelynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katelynn Most Popular?
The name Katelynn reached peak popularity in 1998, with 1,457 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 Katelynn?
Approximately 30,248 people named Katelynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 30,626. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,910 Americans.
Is Katelynn a rare name?
Katelynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,910 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katelynn mean?
The meaning and origin of Katelynn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Katelynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katelynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Katelynn most popular?
Katelynn peaked in 1998 with 1,457 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.