Total births
25
Girls' name · since 1993
Katleyn
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Katleyn, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1993–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
25 girls have been named Katleyn since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katleyn has been recorded 25 times among girls since 1993, 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 1993 to 2004.
- 25 total births
- 1993–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 girls have been named Katleyn since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 25
- total births
- 1993–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Katleyn was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
10 babies were named Katleyn in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Katleyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katleyn splits its recorded history at 1995: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katleyn at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Katleyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2004
- Peak year (1994)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Katleyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katleyn's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Katleyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 20 births (80% of all-time use).
Katleyn by state
Where Katleyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 20.0% |
New Jersey share of Katleyn's total US births 20.0%
5 of 25 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katleyn? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 25 babies named Katleyn. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 10 births.
When was Katleyn most popular? ▼
Katleyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Katleyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katleyn are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Katleyn been used? ▼
Katleyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 12 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Katleyn? ▼
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 Katleyn's data
- Katleyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (20 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Katleyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Katleyn
Nearby Names Like Katleyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katleyn
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 Katleyn side by side: Katleyn vs Kathleen Katleyn vs Katherine Katleyn 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, 1993–2004 (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. "Katleyn: Baby Name Since 1993 - 25 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katleyn. 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 Katleyn 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.