What is the origin of the name Kaitlyn?

Kaitlyn is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kaitlyn?

Kaitlyn is currently ranked #652 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kaitlyn?

Kaitlyn is pronounced KATE-lin.

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GirlIrish

Kaitlyn

KATE-lin

Popularity

#652

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

166,573

Peak Year

#8,771 in 2000

First Recorded

1971

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Americanized variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine. Katherine's meaning is debated, potentially 'pure.'

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Katie Kate Kait

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

Kaitlyn Dever
American actress.
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian television personality.

Nicknames

Katie Kate Kait

Spelling Variations

Katelyn Caitlin Kaitlin Katelynn

Similar Names

Madison Emily Megan Ashley

Personality Traits

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