Girl nameCurrently #15,692 in the USFalling
Catelyn
3 syllablesPeak year: 20067 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Catelyn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Catelyn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Catelyn |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 69 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 91 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 91 |
| 2004 | 100 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 83 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Catelyn through the decades
- Catelyn peaked in 2006, when 108 babies were named Catelyn in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Catelyn has fallen 74% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Catelyn currently ranks #15,692 in the US and is cooling off.