Kathlyn
Meaning
"pure"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,719
- Total SSA Count
- 63
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kathy, Kat, Katie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pure"
Origin: Greek
"firstborn daughter"
Origin: Lakota Sioux
Wynonna is more popular, ranked #2625 vs #2719 for Kathlyn.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Wynonna is more popular, ranked #2625 compared to Kathlyn at #2719 in the United States.
Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin). Wynonna means "firstborn daughter" (Lakota Sioux origin).
Kathlyn is primarily a girl name. Wynonna is primarily a girl name.