Caitlin
Caitlin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Caitlin
- A female given name from Irish Caitlín, equivalent to English Catherine.
How popular is Caitlin?
Since 1880, 112,143 girls and 283 boys in the U.S. have been named Caitlin (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #1737 in 1989. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Caitlin FAQ
What does the name Caitlin mean?
A female given name from Irish Caitlín, equivalent to English Catherine.
How popular is the name Caitlin?
Since 1880, 112,143 girls and 283 boys in the U.S. have been named Caitlin (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #1737 in 1989. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Caitlin a boy or girl name?
Caitlin is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 112,143 girls and 283 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.