Kaitlin
Kaitlin is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kaitlin is an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Caitlín, which itself derives from the Old French Katherine. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century before leveling off. The name is historically understood to mean 'pure'.
Popularity in the United States
57,355 babies in the United States have been named Kaitlin since 1880. It ranks #535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 166 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,460 |
| 1990-2000 | 30,820 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,650 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,058 |
| 2020-2029 | 201 |
Famous people named Kaitlin
- Kaitlin Olson: Actress, Comedian
- Kaitlin Doubleday: Actress
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Kait
Fun facts
- Kaitlin is an Anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine.
- The name experienced a massive surge in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.