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Katlyne

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Pronounced KAT-lin /ˈkætlɪn/Medium

Meaning: Katlyne is one of the many respellings of Caitlin/Kaitlyn. Caitlin is the Irish form of Katherine, traditionally explained as 'pure' (Greek katharos). Katlyne keeps the two-beat sound with a trimmed, -yne spelling, part of the huge spelling variety this name attracted.Low

In 30 seconds: Katlyne is a respelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn, an Irish form of Katherine meaning 'pure' (said KAT-lin).

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningKatlyne is one of the many respellings of Caitlin/Kaitlyn. Caitlin is the Irish form of Katherine, traditionally explained as 'pure' (Greek katharos). Katlyne keeps the two-beat sound with a trimmed, -yne spelling, part of the huge spelling variety this name attracted.

U.S. rank (2009)#13047 ↗ Rising

2009 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 269

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

Katlyne is an American respelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn recorded from 1988, at the peak of that name's popularity and its remarkable spelling variety. The -yne ending gives a distinctive look while keeping the 'pure' meaning inherited from Katherine.

It was always rare in this spelling, given to only a couple dozen girls a year around its mid-1990s high, while Caitlin and Kaitlyn led. A girl named Katlyne then is in her thirties now.

Did you know? Caitlin, behind Katlyne, is the Irish take on Katherine, and it spawned dozens of American spellings.

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Katlyne — Respelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn; Irish form of Katherine 'pure'

Variations

CaitlinKaitlynKatelyn

Nicknames

KatLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katlyne mean?

It is a respelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn, an Irish form of Katherine meaning 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Katlyne?

It's said KAT-lin /ˈkætlɪn/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katlyne a boy or girl name?

Katlyne is used as a girl's name.

Is Katlyne a popular name?

No, this spelling has always been rare, though Caitlin and Kaitlyn were very popular.