Caitlyn
Caitlyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Caitlyn
- A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
How popular is Caitlyn?
Since 1880, 52,603 girls and 34 boys in the U.S. have been named Caitlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #6196 in 2004. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Caitlyn
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Sibling name ideas for Caitlyn
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Caitlyn FAQ
What does the name Caitlyn mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
What is the origin of the name Caitlyn?
Caitlyn is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Caitlyn?
Since 1880, 52,603 girls and 34 boys in the U.S. have been named Caitlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #6196 in 2004. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Caitlyn a boy or girl name?
Caitlyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 52,603 girls and 34 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.