Katelyn
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Katelyn
Katelyn is a modern English variant of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is traditionally interpreted to mean "pure" (from the Greek root katharos).
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Etymology
Katelyn is a modern English variant of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which is traditionally interpreted to mean "pure" (from the Greek root katharos). The name combines Irish and English naming conventions, emerging in the late 20th century as parents began creating feminized variations of traditional names with the "-lyn" suffix.
The name is used predominantly in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland, the United States, and other Anglophone countries, with Christian historical roots stemming from Saint Catherine of Alexandria, though Katelyn itself has no specific religious or ethnic origin beyond contemporary Western naming trends.
Katelyn currently ranks #1,077 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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