Katelyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 157 babies have been named Katelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katelyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,514 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,514
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Katelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #934.
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#28,548 in US
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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, Kate, Katey, Kateie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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