Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaitlinn since 1989
Babies named Kaitlinn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kaitlinn is a modern spelling variant of the classic Irish name Caitlin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, a time when respellings of traditional names were gaining popularity. The name reached its peak usage in 1995, and since then its trajectory has been stable, with very few births in recent years. While it did not rank among the top 1,000 names in its peak year or any other, it reflects a broader trend of creative spelling. The name's enduring appeal lies in its familiar sound and its Irish heritage.
Kaitlinn is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Catherine. Catherine derives from the Greek Aikaterine, of debated origin but traditionally connected to katharos, meaning 'pure'. The spelling with a 'K' and double 'n' became popular in the United States during the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive variations of the classic name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kait, Katie, Kai, Linn
Sibling names for Kaitlinn
Names that share Kaitlinn's style, for a brother or sister.
