What is the origin of the name Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is currently ranked #3528 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kaitlynn?

Kaitlynn is pronounced KAYT-lin.

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GirlIrish

Kaitlynn

KAYT-lin

Popularity

#3528

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

16,378

Peak Year

#822 in 1999

First Recorded

1982

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kaitlynn is an Irish-American name, a variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.

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Kait Katie Lynn

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Kait Katie Lynn

Spelling Variations

Katelyn Caitlin Kaitlyn

Similar Names

Madison Emily Olivia Abigail

Personality Traits

IndependentIntelligentAmbitiousStrong

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