Caitlyn

Girl's name

Caitlyn is a modern variant of the name Caitlin, which is an Irish form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine.

Meaning Pure
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 78 Falling
Peak year 1998

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Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Caitlyn Jenner - Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star.
  • Caitlyn Taylor - Country music singer and songwriter.
  • Caitlyn Shadbolt - Australian country music singer.
  • Caitlyn Chase - Founder of Caviar & Cashmere lifestyle brand.
  • Caitlyn Smith - Singer-songwriter known for country and pop music.
  • Caitlyn Vanbeck - Scottish singer and reality TV contestant.
  • Caitlyn Caruso - Activist and advocate for sexual assault survivors.
  • Caitlyn Stasey - Australian actress and feminist activist.
  • Caitlyn Rund - American soccer player.
  • Caitlyn Beckett - American actress and model.

Sisters for Caitlyn

Girl names closely related to Caitlyn

Kaitlyn Makayla Kaylee Kylie Kaylin Kaelyn Erin Ariah

Brothers for Caitlyn

Boy names closely related to Caitlyn

Saint Randy Christopher Ayden Christian Joshua Jeremiah Travis

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Caitlyn

Cailyn Caitlin Caitlynn Cara Caren Carin Carina Caryn

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