Total births
376
Girls' name · since 1984
Katelan
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 376 babies named Katelan, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 376
- total births
- 1984–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
376 girls have been named Katelan since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Katelan recorded 376 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2011.
- 376 total births
- 1984–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
376 girls have been named Katelan since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 376
- total births
- 1984–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Katelan was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
29 babies were named Katelan in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Katelan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katelan splits its recorded history at 1996: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katelan at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Katelan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2011
- Peak year (1989)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Katelan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katelan's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Katelan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
95 births
- 1990s
1990s
185 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 185 births (49% of all-time use).
Katelan by state
Where Katelan concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Katelan's total US births 1.6%
6 of 376 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katelan? ▼
Katelan has been given to 376 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 29 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Katelan most popular? ▼
Katelan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Katelan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katelan are Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Katelan been used? ▼
Katelan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 28 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Katelan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Katelan's data
- Katelan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (185 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Katelans (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Katelan
Nearby Names Like Katelan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katelan
Kathleen Girl
#1099 713,645 births
Katherine Girl
#175 650,926 births
Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
#576 241,285 births
Compare Katelan side by side: Katelan vs Kathleen Katelan vs Katherine Katelan vs Kathryn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1984–2011 (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. "Katelan: Baby Name Since 1984 - 376 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katelan. 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 Katelan 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.