Total births
5,335
Girls' name · since 1981
Katlin
Katlin has 5,335 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 5,335
- total births
- 1981–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
5,335 girls have been named Katlin since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Katlin has been recorded 5,335 times among girls since 1981, 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 1981 to 2015.
- 5,335 total births
- 1981–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
5,335 girls have been named Katlin since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 5,335
- total births
- 1981–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Katlin was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
385 babies were named Katlin in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Katlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Katlin's full recorded timeline at 1998, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 385 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Katlin at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Katlin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2015
- Peak year (1993)
- 385
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Katlin popularity over time - boys
126 total births recorded since 1984 (Katlin as boys' name)
Katlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katlin's strongest decade.
3,310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Katlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 911
1980s
911 births
- 1990s
1990s
3,310 births
- 2000s 1,014
2000s
1,014 births
- 2010s 100
2010s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 3,310 births (62% of all-time use).
How Katlin 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 Katlin's total volume
Katlin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katlin by state
Where Katlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 307 | 5.8% |
| #2 | California | | 283 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 270 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 241 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 239 | 4.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 223 | 4.2% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 202 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 197 | 3.7% |
Ohio share of Katlin's total US births 5.8%
Even split
307 of 5,335 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Katlin appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katlin? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 5,335 babies named Katlin. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 385 births.
When was Katlin most popular? ▼
Katlin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 3,310 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Katlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katlin are Ohio (307 births), California (283 births), Texas (270 births).
How long has the name Katlin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katlin since 1981 -- 35 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Katlin? ▼
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 Katlin's data
- Katlin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (3,310 total births); usage has since declined to 100 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Katlins (307 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Katlin
Nearby Names Like Katlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katlin
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 Katlin side by side: Katlin vs Kathleen Katlin vs Katherine Katlin 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, 1981–2015 (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. "Katlin: Baby Name Since 1981 - 5,335 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katlin. 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 Katlin 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.