Kaitlyn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pure one, bright and cheerful always.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #487
- Peak
- #30 in 2000
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kaitlyn Means
Kaitlyn is a girl name of English origin. A pure one, bright and cheerful always.
How Popular Kaitlyn Is
Kaitlyn currently ranks #487 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2000. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kaitlyn
- Kaitlyn reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 2000.
- Kaitlyn has been a top 100 name across 83+ years of American history.
- Kaitlyn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Kaitlyn
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kaitlyn
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Questions About Kaitlyn
What does Kaitlyn mean?
Kaitlyn is a girl name of English origin. A pure one, bright and cheerful always.
How popular is Kaitlyn?
Kaitlyn currently ranks #487 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #30 in 2000. It has held steady.
Where does Kaitlyn come from?
Kaitlyn comes from English roots. Kaitlyn reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #30 in 2000.
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