Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pure or unsullied, deriving from the Greek Katherine.
Origin and history
Kaitlynn is a modern American spelling variant of Caitlin, which stems from the Old French name Katerine and ultimately traces back to the Greek Katherine. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the broader trend of names starting with 'Kait-'. While usage has declined recently, it remains a recognized spelling of the traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
16,419 babies in the United States have been named Kaitlynn since 1880. It ranks #1198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1756.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 609 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,280 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,598 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,587 |
| 2020-2029 | 345 |
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Kait, Lynn
Fun facts
- Kaitlynn emerged as a popular phonetic respelling of Caitlin during the late 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
- Through Caitlin, the name connects back to the Old Irish Caitlín, imported via Anglo-Norman French from Katherine.