Kaitlin
Kaitlin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kaitlin
- A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
How popular is Kaitlin?
Since 1880, 57,355 girls and 75 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaitlin (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #93 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #4603 in 1988. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Kaitlin
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Kaitlin FAQ
What does the name Kaitlin mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
What is the origin of the name Kaitlin?
Kaitlin is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Kaitlin?
Since 1880, 57,355 girls and 75 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaitlin (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #93 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #4603 in 1988. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaitlin a boy or girl name?
Kaitlin is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 57,355 girls and 75 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.