Charlotte vs Katlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katlyn

Girl #5,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,604
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katie, Kate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Katlyn Rank #5,604

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5604 for Katlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Katlyn ___

  • Katlyn Rose
  • Katlyn Marie
  • Katlyn Grace
  • Katlyn Ann
  • Katlyn Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Katlyn

Megan Brianna Connor Ryan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Katlyn more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Katlyn at #5604 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Katlyn mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Katlyn means "pure" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Katlyn boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Katlyn is primarily a girl name.

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