UK girl's name
Katelin
A feminine name of English origin meaning "pure, chaste".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Katelin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Katelin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 45 births.
This profile covers 426 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 7% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 471 living people in the UK are called Katelin. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Katelin ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 45 girls were registered as Katelin.
- • Katelin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #331 in 2003.
- • About 471 living people in the UK are estimated to have Katelin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
45 births
Estimated living
471
2026
Meaning
What does Katelin mean?
The name Katelin is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means "pure." This name later evolved into the Latin form Catharina and eventually into the English version Katherine. Katelin is a modern variation of this name, with the spelling reflecting a more contemporary and informal style.
The name Katelin has its roots in ancient Greek culture, and it was popular among early Christian communities due to its association with purity and virtue. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 4th century, when St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, was venerated for her unwavering faith and courage.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne variations of the name Katelin. One such person was Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. Despite her tumultuous marriage and eventual divorce, Catherine was known for her strength of character and unwavering adherence to her Catholic faith.
Another prominent figure was Catherine the Great (1729-1796), the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death. She is remembered as one of the most influential and powerful monarchs in Russian history, known for her expansionist policies and patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the literary world, Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a pioneering modernist writer from New Zealand, renowned for her innovative short stories that explored themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of human nature.
More recently, Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was an iconic American actress who defied societal norms and paved the way for strong, independent women in Hollywood. Her successful career spanned over six decades, and she is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time.
These are just a few examples of the diverse and influential individuals who have carried variations of the name Katelin throughout history, showcasing its enduring popularity and the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance woven into its origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Katelin over time
The chart below shows babies named Katelin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Katelin, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 45 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katelin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Katelin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2804 | 78 | 7 |
| 2000s | #971 | 294 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1699 | 51 | 4 |
Geography
Where Katelin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Katelin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Katelin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #331 in 2003.
Across the UK
Katelin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#744 in 2007
9 years of NRS records, 38 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#331 in 2003
3 years of NISRA records, 10 total registered
Related
Names similar to Katelin
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Katelin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Katelin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Katelin was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Katelin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 45 babies registered as Katelin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Katelin?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "pure, chaste".
How many people are called Katelin in the UK?
A total of 426 babies have been registered as Katelin across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 38 more in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Katelin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Katelin ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #331 in 2003. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.