Kathlyn Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KATH-lin //ˈkæθ.lɪn//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: Pure; chaste

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kathlyn is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is believed to be related to the Greek word "katharos," meaning "pure." The name Aikaterine was adopted into Latin as Catharina, which then evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Old French form Catherine. The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, leading to the adoption of the name in its various forms, including Kathlyn, which emerged as a variant in the 20th century.

Historically, the name Catherine has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who became one of the most revered saints in Christianity. Her legend, which includes a miraculous defense against pagan philosophers, contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe.

The name was further popularized by its inclusion in various religious texts and translations, such as the King James Bible, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Kathlyn and its variants have been associated with qualities of purity and virtue, reflecting the original meaning of its Greek root.

The name has also been linked to various artistic and literary works throughout history, often symbolizing strength and resilience. The diminutive form Kathy has been commonly used, further embedding the name in familial and social contexts.

Overall, the name Kathlyn carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the legacy of its notable bearers.

Famous people named Kathlyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Kathlyn. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kathlyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kathlyn who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kathlyn Houghton is an actress best known for The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and The Devil's Disciple.

Kathlyn Williams is an actress best known for The Call of the Wild, The Girl of the Golden West, and The Heart of a Hero.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kathlyn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

KatherineKaitlynKaraKelseyKirstenKylie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kathlyn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CaitlinKatrinaKatherineKaitlynKarlaKendraKaylinKatrin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kathlyn was first seen in the United States in 1897.

Kathlyn has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Kathlyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kathlyn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kathlyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kathlyn.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 28 28
2024 63 63
2023 9 9
2022 6 6
2021 10 10
2020 9 9
2019 11 11
2018 13 13
2017 12 12
2016 13 13
2015 22 22
2014 12 12
2013 19 19
2012 15 15
2011 20 20
2010 15 15
2009 31 31
2008 23 23
2007 34 34
2006 42 42
2005 39 39
2004 44 44
2003 41 41
2002 34 34
2001 42 42
2000 53 53
1999 38 38
1998 33 33
1997 35 35
1996 43 43
1995 46 46
1994 66 66
1993 54 54
1992 76 76
1991 45 45
1990 53 53
1989 46 46
1988 53 53
1987 47 47
1986 50 50
1985 33 33
1984 29 29
1983 34 34
1982 32 32
1981 28 28
1980 30 30
1979 18 18
1978 26 26
1977 19 19
1976 20 20
1975 25 25
1974 22 22
1973 19 19
1972 23 23
1971 26 26
1970 25 25
1969 30 30
1968 38 38
1967 32 32
1966 34 34
1965 23 23
1964 52 52
1963 35 35
1962 37 37
1961 48 48
1960 53 53
1959 61 61
1958 48 48
1957 66 66
1956 80 80
1955 77 77
1954 80 80
1953 110 110
1952 102 102
1951 125 125
1950 102 102
1949 116 116
1948 117 117
1947 107 107
1946 88 88
1945 65 65
1944 72 72
1943 52 52
1942 36 36
1941 42 42
1940 33 33
1939 34 34
1938 22 22
1937 30 30
1936 27 27
1935 35 35
1934 19 19
1933 18 18
1932 24 24
1931 26 26
1930 33 33
1929 39 39
1928 33 33
1927 39 39
1926 39 39
1925 27 27
1924 58 58
1923 63 63
1922 67 67
1921 81 81
1920 66 66
1919 65 65
1918 77 77
1917 73 73
1916 86 86
1915 108 108
1914 101 101
1913 28 28
1912 12 12
1911 15 15
1909 10 10
1908 9 9
1907 5 5
1905 8 8
1904 9 9
1903 8 8
1902 5 5
1901 10 10
1900 12 12
1899 7 7
1898 8 8
1897 5 5

Top States for Kathlyn (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 12
41%
TX 6
21%
FL 6
21%
NY 5
17%