US Popularity:7355
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Pure
Kaitlin is an alternative spelling of the name Caitlin, a girl’s name of Irish origin that means “pure.” This beautiful title is believed to be the Irish version of the French name Cateline, which comes from Catherine—an Ancient Greek name. For generations, Kaitlin has kept its meaning of “pure,” most likely because of its similarity to the Greek adjective katharos. Kaitlin is a beloved name worldwide and has a wide variety of spellings, including Katelyn, Katlyn, Katelynn, and Kaitlyn. Simple yet attractive, this two-syllable name is perfect for someone pure of heart, as baby will undoubtedly be!

How Popular Is The Name Kaitlin?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kaitlin is currently #4587 on The Bump
Girl:Kaitlin is currently #3050 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kaitlin is currently #7355 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaitlin is currently #4221 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4221
in 2023
+ 1318
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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