Kaitlinn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYT-lin / /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: pure; English: variant of Caitlin
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaitlinn is a modern variant of the name Caitlin, which has roots in the Irish name Caitlín. Caitlín is derived from the Old French name Cateline, which is a diminutive of Catherine. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. Variants of the name often reflect cultural adaptations and phonetic preferences.
Trend Summary
Kaitlinn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with the broader trends of names ending in '-lin' or '-lyn'.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitlyn
- Kaitlin
- Caitlin
International Variants
- Caitlín (Irish)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Katherine (English)
Famous people named Kaitlinn
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Fictional characters named Kaitlinn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaitlinn was first seen in the United States in 1989. Kaitlinn has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kaitlinn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaitlinn
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |