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Catelin

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How to Pronounce Catelin

Pronounced KAYT-lin /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/High

Meaning: Catelin is a variant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which traces to the Greek aikaterine and is traditionally understood as 'pure.'Medium

In 30 seconds: Catelin is a variant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine meaning 'pure.' It rose with the 1990s Caitlin wave, peaking around 1992 (said KAYT-lin).

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Origin MediumIrish, Greek

MeaningCatelin is a variant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which traces to the Greek aikaterine and is traditionally understood as 'pure.'

U.S. rank (2015)#14871 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catelin is a phonetic American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, traditionally glossed 'pure.' It rode the wave of Irish-name popularity that swept the United States in the late twentieth century.

Catelin never became a standard spelling, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1992, well behind Caitlin and Katelyn. It reads today as a period piece of the 1990s spelling boom.

Did you know? Catelin is one of dozens of spellings American parents tried for Caitlin during its 1990s surge, alongside Katelyn, Kaitlin, and Kaitlyn.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Catelin — Variant of Caitlin; Irish form of Katherine, Greek aikaterine

Variations

CaitlinKatelynKaitlyn

Nicknames

CateKatie

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Caitlin— the standard Irish spelling of the same name

Katelyn— a like 1990s American spelling variant

Kaitlyn— another popular respelling from the same wave

Katherine— the classical name behind the whole family

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catelin mean?

It is a variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, traditionally understood to mean 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Catelin?

It is said KAYT-lin /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Catelin a boy or girl name?

Catelin is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Catelin?

It has always been a rare spelling in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.