Total births
549
Girls' name · since 1987
Katelyne
549 babies named Katelyne in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 549
- total births
- 1987–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Katelyne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 549 have been recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katelyne has been recorded 549 times among girls since 1987, 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 1987 to 2016.
- 549 total births
- 1987–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
549 girls have been named Katelyne since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 549
- total births
- 1987–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Katelyne was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
40 babies were named Katelyne in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Katelyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katelyne's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katelyne at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Katelyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2016
- Peak year (1993)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Katelyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katelyne's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Katelyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
- 1990s
1990s
275 births
- 2000s
2000s
200 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 275 births (50% of all-time use).
How Katelyne compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Katelyne's total volume
Katelyne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katelyne by state
Where Katelyne concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Katelyne's total US births 2.0%
Even split
11 of 549 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katelyne? ▼
549 babies have been named Katelyne since 1987. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1993 with 40 births.
When was Katelyne most popular? ▼
Katelyne was most popular in the 1990s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Katelyne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katelyne are Texas (11 births), California (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Katelyne been used? ▼
Records for Katelyne go back to 1987, giving 30 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Katelyne? ▼
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 Katelyne's data
- Katelyne's decade-level peak was the 1990s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Katelynes (11 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 Katelyne
Nearby Names Like Katelyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katelyne
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 Katelyne side by side: Katelyne vs Kathleen Katelyne vs Katherine Katelyne vs Kathryn
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1987–2016 (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. "Katelyne: Baby Name Since 1987 - 549 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katelyne. 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 Katelyne 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 June 2026.