Kaithlyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYTH-lin / /ˈkeɪθ.lɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: Pure; Irish: Variant of Caitlin
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaithlyn is a modern variation of the name Caitlin, which has roots in the Irish language. The name Caitlin itself is derived from the Old French form Cateline, which is a diminutive of Catherine. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. Variants like Kaithlyn reflect a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Kaithlyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitlyn
- Caitlin
- Kaitlynn
International Variants
- Caitlín (Irish)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Katherine (English)
Famous people named Kaithlyn
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Fictional characters named Kaithlyn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaithlyn was first seen in the United States in 1985. Kaithlyn has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kaithlyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaithlyn (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |