Katelyn
Peaked at #52 nationally in 2001, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1970, Katelyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Katelyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#52
in 2001
Current rank
#931
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Katelyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2001, ranking #52 nationally with 5,441 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #173 (2014) to #931 (2024) — a 81% drop.
As of 2024, Katelyn ranks #931 nationally for girls, with 283 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #931 | 283 |
| 2023 | #850 | 315 |
| 2022 | #901 | 309 |
| 2021 | #761 | 376 |
| 2020 | #677 | 419 |
| 2019 | #531 | 576 |
| 2018 | #503 | 619 |
| 2017 | #414 | 768 |
Katelyn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3411
in 2004
Last ranked
#13118
in 2013
Years tracked
17
1986–2013
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1986, Katelyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #3411 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Katelyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #13118.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #13,118 | 5 |
| 2011 | #13,351 | 5 |
| 2006 | #10,136 | 7 |
| 2005 | #9,635 | 7 |
| 2004 | #3,411 | 28 |
| 2003 | #10,248 | 6 |
| 2000 | #8,679 | 7 |
| 1999 | #6,276 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Katelyn most popular?
Katelyn was most popular in 2001, when it ranked #52 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Katelyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Katelyn?
At least 133,974 babies have been recorded with the name Katelyn in the US since 1970, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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