Kaitlynn
Girl name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningpure · English form of Caitlin
- US rank
- #3,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #356 in 1998
41 babies were named Kaitlynn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,721 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kaitlynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,216 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kaitlynn, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kaitlynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKaitlynn first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #356. Today it's #3,645, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKaitlynn was 17× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,267 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 39,216.
- TrendKaitlynn has slipped 1,721 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,645. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKaitlynn is an English form of Caitlin, which means “pure”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn is a girl name of Celtic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “pure”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Kaitlynn for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 43 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #356 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,645, with 41 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43 | 23,460 girls |
| 1990s | 351 | 2,845 girls |
| 2000s | 358 | 2,794 girls |
| 2010s | 147 | 6,805 girls |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,222 girls |
Other spellings of Kaitlynn
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Questions about the name Kaitlynn
What does the name Kaitlynn mean?
Kaitlynn means “pure” in English, as a form of Caitlin.
What is the origin of the name Kaitlynn?
Kaitlynn has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Kaitlynn a boy or girl name?
Kaitlynn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kaitlynn?
Kaitlynn ranked #3,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#356).