Katelyn

Boy Name #28,514 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Katelyn is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Katelyn often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,514
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie Kateie

Also a Girl Name

Katelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #934.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katelyn

Is Katelyn a boy or girl name?

Katelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28514. As a girl name, it is ranked #934. Katelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Katelyn?

Katelyn is currently ranked #28514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Katelyn?

Common nicknames for Katelyn include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kateie.

Is Katelyn a common or rare name?

Katelyn is an uncommon name, ranked #28514 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Katelyn

Katelyn is a boy name .

Is Katelyn a boy or girl name? Katelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,514 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #934. Katelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Katelyn is currently ranked #28,514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Katelyn include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kateie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.