Name Meaning & Origin
"Caitlin is a feminine given name of Irish origin"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Caitlin is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Historically, the Irish name Caitlín was anglicized as Cathleen or Kathleen. In the 1970s, however, non-Irish speakers began pronouncing the name according to English spelling rules as KAYT-lin, which led to many variations in spelling such as Caitlin, Ceitlin, Catelynn, Caitlyn, Katlyn, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, Kaitlyne, Katelyn and Katelynn.
Caitlin is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Historically, the Irish name Caitlín was anglicized as Cathleen or Kathleen. In the 1970s, however, non-Irish speakers began pronouncing the name according to English spelling rules as KAYT-lin, which led to many variations in spelling such as Caitlin, Ceitlin, Catelynn, Caitlyn, Katlyn, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, Kaitlyne, Katelyn and Katelynn.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Caitlan" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Caitlin is a feminine given name of Irish origin".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,047 people named Caitlan in the US. Peaked in 1990 with 88 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Caitlan is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 4.
Caitlan is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 1,047 people in the United States are named Caitlan. The name peaked in 1990 with 88 recorded uses.
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