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Katelyn

Girl name · 406 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Katelyn: 406 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 31 births in 2005.

Katelyn is a modern American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Catherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with the meaning "pure." Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi charmed the world with her joyful floor routines, while actress Katelyn Tarver found fame on *Big Time Rush*. The name shares its root with Catherine, so place connections include St. Catherine's — the island, the college, and the many towns named in her honour. Though Katelyn rose to popularity in the United States during the

Girl 27 of 52 years

Peak year
200531 babies
Latest (2018)
#6804 babies
Total births
406since 1991
5-year trend
▼ 61%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 31
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).