Kaitlin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Keeper of Secrets
Background: The name Kaitlin originates from the Irish form of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. In Gaelic, it reflects attributes of purity and is associated with the concept of a keeper of secrets, indicating depth in its traditional associations.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#530
Total births
57,394
Most popular decade
1990s
(92,556 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,972 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1971
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1984
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,313
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 11
- Peak rank
- #4,526
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,354
Female
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #6,007
- Peak year
- 1995
- Peak year births
- 3,602
- Peak rank
- #94
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 26
- Recent rank
- #5,004
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).