Katelyn
GirlIrish
Katelyn is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Pure".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Irish
Popularity
16 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Pure
Etymology
Caitlin is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Historically, the Irish name Caitlín was anglicized as Cathleen or Kathleen. In the 1970s, however, non-Irish speakers began pronouncing the name according to English spelling rules as KAYT-lin, which led to many variations in spelling such as Caitlin, Ceitlin, Catelynn, Caitlyn, Katlyn, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, Kaitlyne, Katelyn and Katelynn.
Famous People Named Katelyn
- Katelyn Tarver — American actress and singer-songwriter
- Katelyn Ohashi — artistic gymnast
Frequently Asked Questions About Katelyn
What does the name Katelyn mean?
Katelyn means "Pure", and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of the name Katelyn?
Katelyn originates from Irish.
Is Katelyn a boy or girl name?
Katelyn is typically used as a girl name.
Are there famous people named Katelyn?
Yes — notable people named Katelyn include Katelyn Tarver (American actress and singer-songwriter) and Katelyn Ohashi (artistic gymnast).
Last updated: June 2026