Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kaitlyn is a modern Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Caitlín, which derives from the Anglo-Norman name Catherine. Historically associated with the Greek word 'katharos,' it carries the traditional meaning of 'pure.' The name gained immense popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
166,689 babies in the United States have been named Kaitlyn since 1880. It ranks #237 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #600.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- PA (5 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,890 |
| 1990-2000 | 67,567 |
| 2000-2010 | 66,909 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,357 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,890 |
Famous people named Kaitlyn
- Kaitlyn Bristowe: Television Personality, Podcast Host
- Kaitlyn Dever: Actress
- Kaitlyn Maher: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Lynn
Fun facts
- Kaitlyn is an Americanized phonetic spelling of Caitlín, which is the Irish form of Catherine.
- It was one of the most widely used girl names in the United States throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.