Kathlyn Name Popularity and Statistics
Kathlyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kathlyn?
Kathlyn is spelled K-A-T-H-L-Y-N. The name has 7 letters.
Kathlyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,758
Recorded Births28
- Girls usage fell 2,036 places to #4,758 and recorded 35 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kathlyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 28 | #4,758 |
| 2024 | Girls | 63 | #2,722 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2018 | Girls | 13 | #8,146 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2013 | Girls | 19 | #6,462 |
| 2012 | Girls | 15 | #7,804 |
| 2011 | Girls | 20 | #6,335 |
| 2010 | Girls | 15 | #7,880 |
| 2009 | Girls | 31 | #4,677 |
| 2008 | Girls | 23 | #5,955 |
| 2007 | Girls | 34 | #4,380 |
| 2006 | Girls | 42 | #3,669 |
| 2005 | Girls | 39 | #3,730 |
| 2004 | Girls | 44 | #3,391 |
| 2003 | Girls | 41 | #3,472 |
| 2002 | Girls | 34 | #3,810 |
When Was Kathlyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1951 · Girls
125 recorded births
National rank #794
1948 · Girls
117 recorded births
National rank #796
1949 · Girls
116 recorded births
National rank #807
1953 · Girls
110 recorded births
National rank #897
Where Kathlyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,921 | 6 |