Kaytlyn
Kaytlyn is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Kaytlyn is a modern American spelling variation of Caitlin, which derives from the Anglo-Norman Name Cathalina and the Old Irish Caitlín. Ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Katherine, it is traditionally understood to mean pure. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the broader trend of Caitlin spelling variants.
Popularity in the United States
2,722 babies in the United States have been named Kaytlyn since 1880. It ranks #3389 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2038.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18 %)
- CA (16.2 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- FL (6 %)
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 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,272 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,009 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Nicknames
Kay, Katie, Kate
Fun facts
- Kaytlyn emerged as an inventive American spelling during the peak popularity of Caitlin and Katelyn in the late 20th century.
- The name traces back through Irish Gaelic to the ancient Greek name Aikaterine.