Katlyn
Every Katlyn since 1979 — 18,438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katlyn
Katlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,612 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 18,438 American babies have been named Katlyn. Its peak came in 1995, when 1,260 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Katlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,612 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,528 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,852 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,457 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,636 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,237 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,974 | — | — |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,078 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,412 | — | — |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,679 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,277 | — | — |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,869 | — | — |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,675 | — | — |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,275 | — | — |
| 2011 | 118 | #1,743 | — | — |
| 2010 | 145 | #1,540 | — | — |
| 2009 | 195 | #1,256 | — | — |
| 2008 | 217 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2007 | 275 | #978 | — | — |
| 2006 | 348 | #788 | — | — |
| 2005 | 457 | #619 | — | — |
| 2004 | 515 | #553 | — | — |
| 2003 | 566 | #505 | — | — |
| 2002 | 694 | #418 | — | — |
| 2001 | 848 | #352 | — | — |
| 2000 | 962 | #330 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,260 | #223 | — | — |
| 1990 | 779 | #343 | — | — |
| 1985 | 141 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,693 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katlyn in 2025?
Katlyn ranked #8,612 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Katlyn?
18,438 babies have been named Katlyn in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katlyn most popular?
Katlyn peaked in 1995, when 1,260 newborns received the name.
Is Katlyn a boy or girl name?
Katlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katlyn rising or falling?
Katlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.