Find out how popular the first name Katlyn has been for the last 45 years (from 1979 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Katlyn by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Katlyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Katlyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 21 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Katlyn.

The history of the first name Katlyn

The name Katlyn is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which in turn originated from the Greek words "katharos" meaning "pure" and "hekatos" meaning "each of the two hundreds." This name was later Latinized to Catherina and eventually evolved into Catherine, the French variation being Catheryn.

The name Katlyn is an English diminutive form of the name Catherine, with the addition of the suffix "-lyn," which is of Old English origin. This suffix was commonly used to create pet forms or diminutives of longer names, particularly in the Middle Ages.

Although the name Katlyn has its roots in Greek and Latin, it gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded instances of the name Katlyn can be traced back to the late 19th century, although it did not become widely used until the 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Katlyn was Katlyn Thomas (1884-1962), an American author and journalist who wrote several books on the American frontier and the Old West. Another notable figure was Katlyn Carter (1903-1987), a British politician and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms.

In the world of literature, Katlyn Eriksen (1928-2002) was a Norwegian novelist and playwright who won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1976 for her novel "The Circle of Life." Katlyn Radcliffe (1941-2017) was a renowned Australian artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and her contributions to the modern art movement.

Another notable Katlyn was Katlyn Sinclair (1952-2010), a Canadian environmentalist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting the boreal forests of Canada and raising awareness about the impact of logging and resource extraction on these fragile ecosystems.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Katlyn throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.

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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