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Katilynn

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How to Pronounce Katilynn

Pronounced KAT-uh-lin /ˈkætəlɪn/Medium

Meaning: Katilynn is a respelling of Katelyn and Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine through Caitlin. Behind them stands the Greek name long linked to 'katharos', pure; the doubled n and shifted vowels mark a personal spelling of the popular name.Low

In 30 seconds: Katilynn is a spelling of Katelyn/Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, 'pure'. It stayed rare, peaking in the late nineteen-nineties (said KAT-uh-lin).

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Origin MediumIrish, Greek

MeaningKatilynn is a respelling of Katelyn and Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine through Caitlin. Behind them stands the Greek name long linked to 'katharos', pure; the doubled n and shifted vowels mark a personal spelling of the popular name.

U.S. rank (2017)#15011 ↘ Falling

2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 390

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

Katilynn respells Katelyn and Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine. Its root is the Greek name tied by tradition to katharos, pure, and the spelling marks the height of the Katelyn trend.

In United States records this spelling was never common, only a few dozen girls a year at its high around 1999, far behind the popular Katelyn. It rides the wider Caitlin and Katelyn wave.

Did you know? Katilynn traces through Katelyn and Caitlin back to Katherine, sharing its old link to the Greek word for 'pure'.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Katilynn / Katelyn — Caitlin

Variations

KatelynCaitlinKatelynnKaitlynKatilyn

Nicknames

KatKateLynn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katilynn mean?

Katilynn is a spelling of Katelyn and Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, understood as 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Katilynn?

It's said KAT-uh-lin /ˈkætəlɪn/, three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katilynn a boy or girl name?

Katilynn is used as a girl's name.

Is Katilynn a popular name?

No, this spelling was always rare, trailing the popular Katelyn and peaking in the late nineteen-nineties.