Kaitlynn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKATE-lin / /ˈkeɪt.lɪn/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: pure; English: variant of Caitlin

Historical & Cultural Background

Kaitlynn is a modern variation of the name Caitlin, which has roots in the Irish name Caitlín. The name Caitlín itself is derived from the Old French name Cateline, which is a diminutive of Catherine. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Variants like Kaitlynn emerged as part of a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.

Trend Summary

Kaitlynn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

MadelynAlyssaBriannaJocelynShaylynRaelynnKinsleyHayley

Variants

  • Kaitlyn
  • Kaitlin
  • Kaitlynn

International Variants

  • Caitlín (Irish)
  • Catherine (French)
  • Catalina (Spanish)

Famous people named Kaitlynn

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Fictional characters named Kaitlynn

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Sibling Suggestions

KaitlynCaitlinKayleeKylieKendraKiera

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaitlynn was first seen in the United States in 2004. Kaitlynn has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Kaitlynn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaitlynn (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20045