Total births
143
Girls' name · since 1989
Catlynn
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Catlynn, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 143
- total births
- 1989–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Catlynn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 143 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Catlynn has been recorded 143 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2013.
- 143 total births
- 1989–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
143 girls have been named Catlynn since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 143
- total births
- 1989–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Catlynn was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
15 babies were named Catlynn in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Catlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Catlynn's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Catlynn at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Catlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2013
- Peak year (1998)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Catlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Catlynn's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Catlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
53 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 75 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Catlynn? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 143 babies named Catlynn. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 15 births.
When was Catlynn most popular? ▼
Catlynn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Catlynn been used? ▼
Records for Catlynn go back to 1989, giving 25 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Catlynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Catherine, Cathy, Catalina, Cathleen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Catlynn's data
- Catlynn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Catlynn
Nearby Names Like Catlynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Catlynn
Catherine Girl
#322 667,789 births
Cathy Girl
#5993 170,303 births
Catalina Girl
#128 33,009 births
Cathleen Girl
#8463 29,923 births
Cathryn Girl
#6650 16,332 births
Compare Catlynn side by side: Catlynn vs Catherine Catlynn vs Cathy Catlynn vs Catalina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Catlynn: Baby Name Since 1989 - 143 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/catlynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Catlynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.