Hillary vs Katelynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hillary

Girl #2,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,340
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hil, Hillie

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Katelynn

Girl #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos via Katherine

Cultural Roots

American English Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,288
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Lyn

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Popularity Comparison

Hillary Rank #2,340
Katelynn Rank #2,288

Katelynn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2340 for Hillary.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hillary ___

  • Hillary Ann
  • Hillary Jane
  • Hillary Grace
  • Hillary Marie
  • Hillary Louise
  • Hillary Rose

Katelynn ___

  • Katelynn Marie
  • Katelynn Grace
  • Katelynn Ann
  • Katelynn Rose
  • Katelynn Jane
  • Katelynn Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hillary

Ashley Courtney Chelsea Whitney Spencer

If you choose Katelynn

Ashley Brittany Taylor Jordan Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillary or Katelynn more popular?

Katelynn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Hillary at #2340 in the United States.

What do Hillary and Katelynn mean?

Hillary means "cheerful, merry, joyful" (Latin origin). Katelynn means "Pure, clear" (Greek katharos via Katherine origin).

Are Hillary and Katelynn boy or girl names?

Hillary is primarily a girl name. Katelynn is primarily a girl name.

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