US Popularity:4119
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Pure
The love a parent feels for baby is one of the purest feelings in the world. A name that symbolizes the clear and precious innocence of parental love is Caitlin, an Irish name for girls. It means "pure" and is the Gaelic form of Catherine. Caitlin has Greek roots, stemming from the word katharos, meaning “clear, clean, and pure.” The term catharsis evolved from the Greek and points to something that helps a person find relief from stress or strife. If you love the sound of Caitlin but are seeking a contemporary twist, you can spell it Kaitlyn with a K and a Y, for an updated feel!

How Popular Is The Name Caitlin?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Caitlin is currently #1530 on The Bump
Girl:Caitlin is currently #1086 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Caitlin is currently #4119 in U.S. births
Girl:Caitlin is currently #2284 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2284
in 2023
- 95
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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