Total births
3,975
Girls' name · since 1984
Katlynn
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 3,975 babies named Katlynn, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,975
- total births
- 1984–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
3,975 girls have been named Katlynn since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Katlynn has 3,975 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2023.
- 3,975 total births
- 1984–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,975 girls have been named Katlynn since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 3,975
- total births
- 1984–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Katlynn was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
268 babies were named Katlynn in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Katlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Katlynn's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 268, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Katlynn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Katlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2023
- Peak year (1999)
- 268
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Katlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Katlynn's strongest decade.
2,075 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Katlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 217
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,075 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,413 births
- 2010s 254
2010s
254 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 2,075 births (52% of all-time use).
How Katlynn 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 Katlynn's total volume
Katlynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Katlynn by state
Where Katlynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 260 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 243 | 6.1% |
| #3 | California | | 208 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 169 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 154 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 152 | 3.8% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 141 | 3.5% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 127 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Katlynn's total US births 6.5%
Even split
260 of 3,975 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Katlynn appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katlynn? ▼
3,975 babies have been named Katlynn since 1984. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1999 with 268 births.
When was Katlynn most popular? ▼
Katlynn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 2,075 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Katlynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katlynn are Texas (260 births), Ohio (243 births), California (208 births).
How long has the name Katlynn been used? ▼
Katlynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 40 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Katlynn? ▼
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 Katlynn's data
- Katlynn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (2,075 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Katlynns (260 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 Katlynn
Nearby Names Like Katlynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katlynn
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 Katlynn side by side: Katlynn vs Kathleen Katlynn vs Katherine Katlynn 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, 1984–2023 (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. "Katlynn: Baby Name Since 1984 - 3,975 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katlynn. 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 Katlynn 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.