Kaytlin
Kaytlin is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kaytlin is a modern American spelling variant of Caitlin, which derives from the Anglo-Norman name Catherine via Old French and Irish. It traditionally traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine, often associated with purity. In the United States, it emerged as part of the late 20th-century trend of creating alternative spellings for popular Celtic-derived names.
Popularity in the United States
3,324 babies in the United States have been named Kaytlin since 1880. It ranks #3080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- MO (5.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- IN (5.4 %)
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 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,478 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,293 |
| 2010-2019 | 288 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Nicknames
Kay, Katie, Kate
Fun facts
- Kaytlin is an inventive spelling variant of Caitlin designed to make the initial 'KATE' sound explicit.
- The spelling gained traction during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the broader popularity of Caitlin.