UK girl's name
Catelin
Feminine diminutive form of Catherine, meaning "pure, innocent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Catelin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Catelin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 6 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Catelin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Catelin ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 6 girls were registered as Catelin.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Catelin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
6 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Catelin mean?
The name Catelin is believed to have originated from the Celtic language, specifically the Brythonic branch, which was spoken in parts of Great Britain and Brittany during the ancient and medieval periods. It is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "cad," meaning "battle," and the suffix "-elin," which may have been a diminutive form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Catelin can be found in the Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain), a 12th-century pseudohistorical account written by Geoffrey of Monmouth. In this work, Catelin appears as the name of a British warrior who fought alongside King Arthur against the Saxons.
During the Middle Ages, the name Catelin gained popularity among the nobility in Wales and neighboring regions. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Catelin ap Gruffydd (c. 1245-1292), a Welsh prince and military leader who fought against English rule, and Catelin de Montfort (c. 1260-1312), a French noblewoman and the wife of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March.
In the 14th century, the name Catelin appeared in the English language as a variant spelling of the more common name "Caitlin" or "Catlin." One notable bearer of this name was Catelin de Beauchamp (c. 1330-1369), an English noblewoman and the wife of Thomas de Beauchamp, 11th Earl of Warwick.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In Italy, for instance, the name appeared as "Catelina," as in the case of Catelina Sforza (1463-1509), an Italian noblewoman and military leader known for her involvement in the Italian Wars.
Another notable figure with the name Catelin was Catelin of Siena (c. 1300-1380), an Italian Dominican tertiary and mystic who is venerated as a Blessed in the Catholic Church. Her writings and spiritual teachings had a significant influence on the religious life of her time.
Overall, the name Catelin has a rich historical legacy, rooted in the Celtic and medieval European traditions, with bearers ranging from warriors and nobles to religious figures and mystics. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the regions where it was used.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Catelin over time
The chart below shows babies named Catelin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Catelin, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Catelin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Catelin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4115 | 20 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Catelin
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Catelin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Catelin in the UK right now?
In 2012, Catelin was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Catelin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 6 babies registered as Catelin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Catelin?
Feminine diminutive form of Catherine, meaning "pure, innocent".
How many people are called Catelin in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Catelin across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.