Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin."
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 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Kaitlynn" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling variants of Caitlin.".
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.
~16,378 people named Kaitlynn in the US. Peaked in 1999 with 822 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Kaitlynn is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 6.
Kaitlynn is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 16,378 people in the United States are named Kaitlynn. The name peaked in 1999 with 822 recorded uses.
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