Katelynd
A feminine name of English origin meaning "pure and beautiful."
Name Census estimates that about 264 living Americans carry the first name Katelynd. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katelynd today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katelynd births was 1992 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katelynd. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Katelynd with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
264
~ 1 in 1,298,312 Americans
Peak year
1992
23 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,721
Tracked since 1985
Census
Katelynd in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 245 people with the first name Katelynd, which placed it at #33,672 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#33,672
National first-name rank
People counted
245
245 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
89.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katelynd
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katelynd is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Katelynd described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Katelynd at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 220
- Two or more races5.3% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.2% · 3
Popularity
Katelynd: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katelynd 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 168 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
Katelynd 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 Katelynd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Katelynds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Katelynd
The name Katelynd is a modern English variant of the traditional name Kathleen, which itself is derived from the ancient Greek name Katharos, meaning "pure" or "clear." The name Kathleen emerged in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages as an anglicized form of the Irish Caitlín.
Katelynd, with its unique spelling, is a more recent invention, likely originating in the late 20th century as a creative way to personalize the traditional Kathleen. The addition of the "ynd" ending gives the name a distinctive and whimsical touch, while still retaining its connection to the classic Kathleen.
While the name Katelynd itself does not have a long historical record, its roots can be traced back to the early Christian era. The Greek name Katharos was adopted by early Christians as a symbolic representation of purity and spiritual clarity, and it gained popularity as a name for women dedicated to the faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name is Cathleen, the name of an Irish princess from the 5th century AD. This early use of the name in Ireland suggests that it was already being adapted and anglicized from its Greek origins.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women bearing variations of the name Katelynd. One such figure is Kathleen Burke (1880-1972), an Irish politician and revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for Irish independence.
Another famous Kathleen is Kathleen Ferrier (1912-1953), a renowned English contralto singer who was celebrated for her interpretations of baroque and romantic repertoire.
In the literary world, Kathleen Raine (1908-2003) was an influential British poet and critic who was a key figure in the revival of interest in William Blake and other romantic poets.
Kathleen Kennedy (born 1953) is a notable American film producer and executive who has been involved in the production of numerous successful movies, including the Star Wars and Jurassic Park franchises.
Lastly, Kathleen Battle (born 1948) is an American operatic soprano who has achieved international acclaim for her performances in the works of composers such as Mozart, Donizetti, and Handel.
While the name Katelynd may be relatively new, it carries with it a rich heritage and a connection to a long tradition of strong, accomplished women throughout history.
People
Katelynd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katelynd 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
Katelynd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katelynd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 264 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katelynd 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 1,298,312 US residents.
Is Katelynd a common name?
We classify Katelynd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katelynd most popular?
The single biggest year for Katelynd was 1992, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katelynd is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Katelynd in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 245 people with the name Katelynd, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #33,672 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Katelynd in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Katelynd?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Katelynd appears almost entirely female. Of the 249 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Katelynd?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katelynd is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (2.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Katelynd most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Katelynd in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (220 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Katelynd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katelynd a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katelynd 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 Katelynd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katelynd 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 Katelynd 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.
How common is the name Katelynd?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.