Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is an Irish-origin name derived from Caitlín, the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. This modern spelling variation gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
#652 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has numerous spelling variations, which may lead to frequent corrections
- •Very popular in the 1990s and 2000s, so common among millennials
- •Easy to pronounce across most English-speaking regions
- •Offers versatile nickname options from traditional to modern
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Kaitlyn Dever
Actress known for 'Booksmart' and 'Dopesick'
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Television personality and former Bachelorette
Kaitlyn Maher
Singer and actress from 'America's Got Talent'
Kaitlyn Weaver
Canadian Olympic ice dancer
Statistics
166,341
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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