Kathlyn
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kathlyn: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1986.
A modern respelling of Caitlin, Kathlyn ultimately traces back to the Greek name Katherine, meaning "pure." The name gained modest recognition through Kathlyn Williams, an early silent film star whose 1913 serial *The Adventures of Kathlyn* made her one of the first action heroines of cinema. While less common than Caitlin or Kathleen, this variant shares its root with dozens of places around the world named after Saint Catherine, including the Australian town of Katherine in the Northern Territory. It's worth noting that Kathlyn enjoyed a small spike in popularity in Scotland during the 1960s and 70s, often chosen by parents wanting a fresh take on the classic Katherine.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19863 babies
- Latest (1986)
- #5653 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y