girl's name
Cathlyn
KATH-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 365
Cathlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1953, when 18 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cathlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Cathlyn?
In 2024, Cathlyn was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cathlyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cathlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cathlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cathlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cathlyn
- English KATH-lin
Sibling Names for Cathlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cathlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cathlyn
How popular is the name Cathlyn?
In 2024, Cathlyn was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cathlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Cathlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cathlyn?
Cathlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Cathlyn most popular?
Cathlyn peaked in 1953, when 18 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.