Kaitlin

Rank 5,437th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kaitlin was 5,437th most popular baby name for girls and 9,376th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 23 babies were named Kaitlin in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 142,857 babies in the United States were named Kaitlin. Today, the average age of someone named Kaitlin is around 29 to 31 years old.

The name "Kaitlin" is not common today.

Nicknames for Kaitlin include Katie, Kate and Kat.

Kaitlin Meaning & Origin

Kaitlin is a variation of the Irish name Caitlin, meaning "pure," and it may evoke feelings of innocence, purity, and charm.

The name Kaitlin is described as charming, warm-hearted and energetic.

Pronunciation

Kaitlin is pronounced keyt-lin in English. The name Kaitlin has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kaitlin

  • The name Kaitlin is shared by a lot of successful women in various fields like Kaitlin Olson, an American actress known for her role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", and Kaitlin Sandeno, an Olympic swimmer who represented the USA.

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Geography

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