Total births
221
Girls' name · since 1986
Katelen
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 221 babies named Katelen, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 221
- total births
- 1986–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Katelen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 221 recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katelen has been recorded 221 times among girls since 1986, 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 1986 to 2010.
- 221 total births
- 1986–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
221 girls have been named Katelen since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 221
- total births
- 1986–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Katelen was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
14 babies were named Katelen in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Katelen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katelen's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katelen at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Katelen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2010
- Peak year (2000)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Katelen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katelen's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Katelen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
- 2000s
2000s
92 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 101 births (46% of all-time use).
Katelen by state
Where Katelen concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Katelen's total US births 2.3%
5 of 221 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katelen? ▼
221 babies have been named Katelen since 1986. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 2000 with 14 births.
When was Katelen most popular? ▼
Katelen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Katelen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katelen are California (5 births).
How long has the name Katelen been used? ▼
Katelen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 25 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Katelen? ▼
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 Katelen's data
- Katelen's decade-level peak was the 1990s (101 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Katelens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Katelen
Nearby Names Like Katelen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katelen
Kathleen Girl
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Katherine Girl
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Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
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Compare Katelen side by side: Katelen vs Kathleen Katelen vs Katherine Katelen vs Kathryn
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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, 1986–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katelen: Baby Name Since 1986 - 221 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katelen. 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 Katelen 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.