Katelind
A feminine name derived from Scottish Gaelic meaning "pure, bright" or "keeper of the keys".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Katelind. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katelind today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katelind births was 1988 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katelind. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Katelind. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
1988
10 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2000 SSA rank
#16,262
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Katelind: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katelind from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katelind by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Katelind during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katelind
The name Katelind is a relatively modern name that originated in the late 20th century. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Kathleen, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. Aikaterine is composed of the elements "katharos" meaning "pure" and "hekaterine" meaning "each of the two." This name eventually evolved into the English form Katherine and its variants like Kathleen.
While the name Katelind does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece. However, there are no known records of the name Katelind appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded use of this particular spelling seems to be in the late 20th century, likely as a creative variation of the more traditional forms.
Due to its modern origin, there are not many famous historical figures who bore the name Katelind. However, here are a few notable individuals with this name:
1. Katelind Hocker (born 1992) - German field hockey player who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2. Katelind Livi (born 1992) - American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
3. Katelind Sundlie (born 1993) - Norwegian handball player who plays for Byåsen Handball.
4. Katelind Hartjen (born 1987) - Canadian volleyball player who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
5. Katelind Lindqvist (born 1990) - Swedish actress known for her role in the film "Midsommar."
While the name Katelind may be relatively new, it carries with it the rich history and meaning of its Greek roots, signifying purity and strength. As a creative variation of the more traditional forms, it offers a unique and modern twist on a timeless name.
People
Katelind + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katelind as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katelind: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katelind?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katelind going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Katelind a common name?
We classify Katelind as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katelind most popular?
The single biggest year for Katelind was 1988, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katelind is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Katelind in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katelind a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katelind in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Katelind still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katelind in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Katelind can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Katelind?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.