Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kaitlynn
- A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.
Etymology
A variant of Caitlin with -lynn.
How popular is Kaitlynn?
Since 1880, 16,419 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaitlynn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #356 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #12285 in 2004. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kaitlynn
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Sibling name ideas for Kaitlynn
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Kaitlynn FAQ
What does the name Kaitlynn mean?
A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin. A variant of Caitlin with -lynn.
What is the origin of the name Kaitlynn?
Kaitlynn is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Kaitlynn?
Since 1880, 16,419 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaitlynn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #356 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #12285 in 2004. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?
Kaitlynn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,419 girls and 5 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.