Katelin
Girl name · 38 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Katelin: 38 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1998.
The name Katelin is a modern, phonetic spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, which traces back to the Greek Aikaterine, most often interpreted as "pure." This variant gained traction in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend toward distinctive spellings. Among its notable bearers are Katelin Peterson, an American actress known for independent films, and Katelin Wissman, a Canadian politician serving in Ontario. No major places are named after a Katelin, but the name shares its root with the Scottish town of Killin, derived from the Gaelic for "white chapel." A further note: Katelin is one of many spellings in the Caitlin–Katelyn family, which became especially popular in English-speaking countries during the 1980s and
Girl 9 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19989 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #7443 babies
- Total births
- 38since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 20%vs prior 5y