How Many People Are Named Katlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Katlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katlyn is a very rare female name, with only 18,147 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 18,184 Americans. That's pretty unique! Interestingly, half of those named Katlyn are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 18,426 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: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katlyn Through the Generations
Katlyn has seen its peak popularity in 1995 when there were 1,260 births. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, but it still holds a place among names that blend classic charm with contemporary appeal. With an average age of 29, Katlyn is predominantly found among younger adults, with 9,265 under 30 and 9,161 aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong presence in the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Katlyn
How Many People Have the Name Katlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,147 people in the United States currently share the name Katlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,184 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Katlyn 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 Katlyn Mean?
Katlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katlyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katlyn Most Popular?
The name Katlyn reached peak popularity in 1995, with 1,260 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 Katlyn?
Approximately 18,147 people named Katlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,426. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,184 Americans.
Is Katlyn a rare name?
Katlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,184 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katlyn mean?
Katlyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Katlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katlyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Katlyn most popular?
Katlyn peaked in 1995 with 1,260 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.