Katlynne
A feminine name derived from the combination of "Katherine" and "Linnet."
Name Census estimates that about 207 living Americans carry the first name Katlynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katlynne today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katlynne births was 1994 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katlynne. 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.
People living today
207
~ 1 in 1,655,818 Americans
Peak year
1994
20 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,735
Tracked since 1988
Census
Katlynne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 193 people with the first name Katlynne, which placed it at #39,252 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
#39,252
National first-name rank
People counted
193
193 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
86.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Katlynne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katlynne is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Katlynne 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 Katlynne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 167
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 6
- Black or African American2.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 5
- Two or more races2.6% · 5
Popularity
Katlynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katlynne 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 147 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Katlynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katlynne 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 Katlynne 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 Katlynne
The given name Katlynne is a modern English variant of the name Kathleen, which originated from the ancient Greek name Katharina. The name Katharina is derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure" or "clear." It gained popularity in medieval Europe as a feminine form of the masculine name Katharios.
In the early Christian era, the name Katharina was associated with the legendary Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and martyr who lived in the 4th century. Her story and devotion to her faith inspired many parents to name their daughters after her, contributing to the widespread use of the name across Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Katlynne can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it emerged as a creative spelling variant of the traditional name Kathleen. It is believed to have been influenced by the trend of adding unique twists to familiar names, making them more distinctive and personalized.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Katharina or its variants. One of the most famous was Katharina von Bora (1499-1552), a former nun who became the wife of the German reformer Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
Another historical figure was Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), an influential philosopher, theologian, and mystic who was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Her writings and teachings had a profound impact on the church and its teachings.
In the literary world, Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was an iconic American actress renowned for her fierce independence, strong personality, and remarkable talent. She won four Academy Awards and left an indelible mark on the film industry.
Katharine Graham (1917-2001) was an influential American publisher who led the Washington Post during the Watergate scandal and played a crucial role in maintaining the freedom of the press during a turbulent period in American history.
Lastly, Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929) was an American writer and educator best known for penning the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song "America the Beautiful," which has become a beloved anthem celebrating the natural wonders and ideals of the United States.
While the name Katlynne is a relatively recent addition to the lineup of names inspired by the ancient Katharina, it carries with it a rich history and connection to influential figures who have left their mark on various aspects of society, from religion and philosophy to literature, film, and journalism.
People
Katlynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katlynne 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
Katlynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katlynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 207 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katlynne 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 1,655,818 US residents.
Is Katlynne a common name?
We classify Katlynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 213 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katlynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Katlynne was 1994, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katlynne is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Katlynne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 193 people with the name Katlynne, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,252 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 Katlynne 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 Katlynne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Katlynne leans strongly female. 196 people counted with this name were female (99.0%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.0%). 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 Katlynne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Katlynne is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Katlynne most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Katlynne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (167 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 Katlynne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katlynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katlynne 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 Katlynne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katlynne 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 Katlynne 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 Katlynne?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.