Caitlyn
Caitlyn is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Caitlyn is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Caitlín, which derives from the Anglo-Norman name Caitelīn and ultimately traces back to Katherine. It gained immense popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other modern spelling variations. The name traditionally means 'pure'.
Popularity in the United States
52,603 babies in the United States have been named Caitlyn since 1880. It ranks #566 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1477.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (8 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,473 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,991 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,782 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,652 |
| 2020-2029 | 629 |
Famous people named Caitlyn
- Caitlyn Jenner: Olympic Athlete, TV Personality
- Caitlyn Taylor Love: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Cait, Katie, Cate, Cat
Fun facts
- It originated as an Anglicization of Caitlín, which was brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans.
- The 'Caitlyn' spelling surged in popularity in the United States during the 1990s as modern phonetic variations became trendy.