Kaitlyn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Katharine; Luminous
Background: The name Kaitlyn originates from a modern adaptation of the name Caitlin, which is an Irish form of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure.' In English, Kaitlyn has been associated with similar variations and interpretations, drawing from both traditional and contemporary naming conventions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#237
Total births
166,573
Most popular decade
2000s
(201,063 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-489 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1971
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1985
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #5,147
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 35
- Peak rank
- #2,887
- Most recent year
- 2009
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,490
Female
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #8,323
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 8,759
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 450
- Recent rank
- #649
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).