Kaitlyne Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYT-leen / /ˈkeɪtliːn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: pure; English: variant of Caitlin
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaitlyne is a modern variation of the name Caitlin, which has its 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 English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. Variants of the name often reflect regional spelling preferences and cultural influences.
Trend Summary
Kaitlyne has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by the popularity of similar names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitlyn
- Kaitlin
- Kaitlynn
International Variants
- Caitlín (Irish)
- Caterina (Italian)
- Catherine (English)
Famous people named Kaitlyne
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Fictional characters named Kaitlyne
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaitlyne was first seen in the United States in 1989. Kaitlyne has ranked as high as #1238 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kaitlyne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaitlyne (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |