Katelyn

Meaning of Katelyn

Katelyn is a variation of Katherine, meaning "pure". It's a popular and modern spelling.

Katelyn has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Katelyn

After ranking as high as #52 in 2001, Katelyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Katelyn

• Katelyn Ohashi
  American artistic gymnast
• Katelyn Tarver
  American actress and singer
• Katelyn Pippy
  American actress
• Katelyn Law
  Canadian curler
• Katelyn Faber
  American soccer player

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Questions about the name Katelyn

What does the name Katelyn mean?

Katelyn means katelyn is a variation of katherine, meaning "pure". it's a popular and modern spelling, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Katelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Katelyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Katelyn?

Katelyn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Katelyn most popular?

Katelyn peaked at #52 in 2001.