Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaityln since 1988
Babies named Kaityln per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kaityln is a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Caitlin, itself a form of Catherine. First recorded in 1988, it saw a surge in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2004. Since then, its usage has stabilized at very low levels, reflecting a broader trend away from creative spellings. The name is primarily used for girls and has no strong regional concentration in the United States. Though its exact meaning is uncertain due to the Greek origins of Catherine, it is traditionally associated with 'purity'.
Kaityln is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, which derives from the Greek Aikaterine. The original Greek name's meaning is uncertain, but through Latin, it became associated with the Greek katharos, meaning 'pure'. The spelling Kaityln emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variant, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Kaitlyn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kait, Katie, Kaye
Sibling names for Kaityln
Names that share Kaityln's style, for a brother or sister.
