What is the origin of the name Caitlin?

Caitlin is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Caitlin?

Caitlin is currently ranked #1679 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Caitlin?

Caitlin is pronounced KATE-lin.

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GirlIrish

Caitlin

KATE-lin

Popularity

#1679

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

112,351

Peak Year

#7,274 in 1988

First Recorded

1955

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish form of Katherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, of uncertain meaning but often associated with "pure".

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Cate Katie Cait

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Caitlin Moran
English journalist, author, and broadcaster.
Caitlin Bassett
Australian netball player.

Nicknames

Cate Katie Cait

Spelling Variations

Kaitlin Katelyn Kathleen

Similar Names

Katherine Erin Megan Aisling

Personality Traits

IntelligentIndependentStrong-willedCreative

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