Kaitlynn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAYT-lin / ˈkeɪt.lɪnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: pure; English: variant of Caitlin
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaitlynn is a modern variation of the name Caitlin, which has Irish roots. The name Caitlin itself is derived from the Old French form of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure.' The spelling Kaitlynn emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend for unique and creative name variations. This name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Kaitlynn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaitlyn
- Kaitlin
- Kaitlynn
International Variants
- Caitlin (Irish)
- Catherine (French)
- Catalina (Spanish)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaitlynn was first seen in the United States in 1982. Kaitlynn has ranked as high as #640 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kaitlynn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaitlynn (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 61 |
| 1987 | 91 |
| 1988 | 165 |
| 1989 | 246 |
| 1990 | 340 |
| 1991 | 364 |
| 1992 | 551 |
| 1993 | 595 |
| 1994 | 602 |
| 1995 | 698 |
| 1996 | 745 |
| 1997 | 754 |
| 1998 | 809 |
| 1999 | 822 |
| 2000 | 801 |
| 2001 | 808 |
| 2002 | 731 |
| 2003 | 680 |
| 2004 | 670 |
| 2005 | 647 |
| 2006 | 574 |
| 2007 | 651 |
| 2008 | 565 |
| 2009 | 470 |
| 2010 | 393 |
| 2011 | 377 |
| 2012 | 404 |
| 2013 | 312 |
| 2014 | 290 |
| 2015 | 272 |
| 2016 | 171 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 44 |