girl's name
Kathelyn
KATH-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 254
Kathelyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 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 1990, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1983.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kathelyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Kathelyn?
In 2024, Kathelyn was given to 6 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 Kathelyn 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 Kathelyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kathelyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kathelyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kathelyn
- English KATH-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Kathelyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kathelyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kathelyn
How popular is the name Kathelyn?
In 2024, Kathelyn was given to 6 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 Kathelyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Kathelyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kathelyn?
Kathelyn has 3 syllables.
When was Kathelyn most popular?
Kathelyn peaked in 1990, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.