Katielynn first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Katielynn has been for the last 41 years (from 1980 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Katielynn

A feminine name derived from Katherine meaning "pure one".

Popularity of Katielynn by gender

Based on the last 41 years of data, Katielynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Katielynn.

Year Male Count Female Count
2020 0 5
2017 0 7
2016 0 5
2015 0 5
2014 0 11
2013 0 9
2012 0 5
2011 0 6
2010 0 11
2009 0 8
2008 0 19
2007 0 18
2006 0 20
2005 0 13
2004 0 6
2003 0 7
2001 0 7
2000 0 8
1999 0 6
1998 0 10
1997 0 10
1996 0 8
1995 0 15
1994 0 12
1993 0 8
1992 0 10
1991 0 12
1990 0 12
1989 0 12
1988 0 13
1987 0 8
1986 0 7
1985 0 5
1984 0 11
1983 0 7
1980 0 7

The history of the first name Katielynn

The given name Katielynn is a modern English name that combines the names Katie and Lynn. The name Katie is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. Aikaterine is composed of the Greek elements "katharos" meaning "pure" and "heiros" meaning "sacred" or "consecrated to God." The name Katherine was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066 and became popular among English royalty and nobility.

The name Lynn has its origins in several different ancient languages. It could be derived from the Celtic word "linn" meaning "lake" or "pool," or from the Old English word "linn" meaning "linden tree." It may also have originated from the Old German name "Linden" or the Old Norse name "Lina." The name Lynn was initially a surname but later became a popular given name, especially as a middle name.

While the exact origin of the combined name Katielynn is unclear, it likely emerged as a creative fusion of the names Katie and Lynn in the late 20th century or early 21st century. The name Katielynn does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Katielynn is Katielynn Randolph, an American student who tragically lost her life in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Another notable individual with the name Katielynn is Katielynn Fiero, an American actress born in 1996, known for her roles in various television shows and films.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Katie or Katherine, such as:

  1. Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England.
  2. Katherine Parr (1512-1548), the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII.
  3. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), an American actress known for her iconic roles in films like "The Philadelphia Story" and "The African Queen."
  4. Katherine Graham (1917-2001), an American publisher who led The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
  5. Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), an African American mathematician who made significant contributions to NASA's space program.

While the name Katielynn is a relatively modern combination, it carries elements from ancient languages and cultures, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences on English names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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