Kathelyn
Kathelyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,738 in the US, popular nicknames include Kat, Kay, and Katie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kathelyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 244 babies have been named Kathelyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kathelyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,738 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,738
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Kathelyn
Kathelyn is a girl name .
Kathelyn is currently ranked #27,738 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kathelyn include Kat, Kay, Katie, and Kathie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kathelyn include Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen, Kathy, Kathlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis