Katelin
Respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of the Old French Cateline, which in turn renders Katherine, a Greek name later tied to katharos, pure.
Katelin in 2025
Katelin was not given to any babies in 2025. The Social Security Administration only publishes a name once at least five babies receive it in a year, so Katelin has fallen below that threshold.
The history of Katelin
Katelin reached its highest point in 1993, when 444 babies were given the name, ranking 1,009th that year. Its best-ever ranking was 1,004th, in 1988.
Across the 49 years of records since 1977, 8,917 babies have been named Katelin. Half of them were born before 1996, which places the name's centre of gravity with Millennials.
Katelin by decade
| Decade | Babies named Katelin | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 | 10,379 |
| 1980s | 1,695 | 1,004 |
| 1990s | 4,106 | 1,009 |
| 2000s | 2,631 | 1,146 |
| 2010s | 442 | 3,406 |
| 2020s | 20 | 16,864 |
Where Katelin is heading
Katelin has fallen 100% over the past decade, from 31 babies in 2015 to 0 in 2025.
That is less than 5% of its 1993 peak — Katelin is now a rare name in the United States.
Names like Katelin
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Katelin.