Will my child share the name Katlyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Katlyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Katlyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Katlyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Katlyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1170 places in the last five years. Its peak was #962 in 2001. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Katlyn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Katlyn is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Katlyn a popular baby name in the United States?

Katlyn does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4063

Katlyn

Katlyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #4063 in 2017. Your child is likely to be the only Katlyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2017

#4063

About the Name Katlyn

Katlyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1170 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #962 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Katlyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.